Pair Of Merwin Hulbert Revolvers, Engraved And Gilded From The Factory. Boxed. United States – 19th Century

Pair of MERWIN HULBERT revolvers, factory engraved and gilded. Boxed set.
UNITED STATES - 19th century
L.T.: 25.2 cm - Barrel length: 5-1/2 inches - Cal: 38

Round, rifled barrels, marked on the top band: MERWIN HULBERT & Co. NEW YORK USA / PAT. APR. 17.77 JUNE 15.80 MAR.14.82 JAN.9.83, on two lines. Half-moon handlebars.
Hollow five-chamber barrels, engraved, gilded with five friezes set with red pearls. Numbered 1793 & 1804 respectively.
Carcasses marked 38CAL. The parts are numbered consecutively.
Push-button opening, lateral tilting, horizontal sliding.
Loading doors missing.
Full mother-of-pearl stock plates (screw heads in poor condition). Bird's head grip handles.
These revolvers are fully engraved with leaves, garlands and geometric figures. One is engraved on the left side with a dog and the other with a bird on a branch. One is 60% nickel-plated, the other 40%.

Good mechanical behavior, clean barrels.

Presented in their original black leather-covered wooden case (missing); the interior is lined with burgundy satin, with two tassels. 

Reference : 3136
 
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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collectible weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.