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Merwin Hulbert tip up S&W markings
AdventureTime
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I've come across a Merwin Hulbert tip up in .22 short rim that has both a smith and wesson and the merwin hulbert stamp on the barrel. Is this something special?
Thanks!
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Flayderman mentions it as a variation of the ordinary M&H copy of S&W 1st model 3rd issue but says only "intriguing."
When the companies making these revolvers, that attempted to evade the White patent. Lost in court, they had to cease production. Pay S & W compensation, and turn over their inventory to S & W. Many of these revolvers were sold by S & W, to recoup their legal costs.
Some are quite rare, as only limited numbers had S & W markings.
Beats me.
Flayderman mentions it as a variation of the ordinary M&H copy of S&W 1st model 3rd issue but says only "intriguing."
Flayderman does add: "worth small premium" and his value range without the added S&W marking was Very good $225 to Excellent $550
He also states: "Makers unknown"
(Merwin Hulbert were retailers, not manufacturers)
9th edition (I started out in the 7th) adds "Numerous differences observed on these small revolvers (including specimens with squared vs rounded tops of grips), which apparently preclude their manufacture by just one maker. Believed that these were supplied to M&H by various mfrs."
All that instead of just "intriguing."
Which makes sense, neither M&H not H&A had other S&W knockoffs,why tool up for just one?
I don't think I have ever seen much connection between Flayderman's values and actual selling prices even when current. A basis for trades at best.
Bray before them were agents not manufacturers; their guns being made by the actual manufacturers whose names also appeared impressed into the frames.
Merwin obviously was marketing S&W early tip ups.
Who knows when and for how long?