Included for your consideration in this lot is a RARE Merwin Hulbert 1st Model, Large Frame, Single-Action "Army" revolver, chambered for .44 caliber. This interesting revolver was manufactured between 1876, through the 1880's, and is seldomly seen on the collectors market. During its 12-year life Merwin, Hulbert & Co. produced no fewer than 14 different revolvers. The Frontier Model was a large-frame single action—and later double-action—meant to compete with the Colt Single Action Army, 1875 Remington and Smith & Wesson Model 3 revolvers. It was made in four variations. The First Model was chambered in the proprietary .44 Merwin & Hulbert, similar to Smith & Wesson’s .44 American cartridge. It was an open-top, single-action revolver that was mostly seen with a nickel finish. One distinctive feature was the “scoop”-type cylinder flutes that did not extend all the way to the front of the cylinder. The revolver’s design—considered one of the strongest of its time—also featured a novel case extraction system whereby the barrel and cylinder were twisted and pulled forward. Empty cases were extracted by the vacuum produced during the twisting motion, and loaded cartridges remained in the cylinder due to their mass and inertia. This interesting revolver shows fair to good condition overall, with a heavy, natural patina and ivory grips. Mechanically, the revolver is working condition! Serial Number: 3990. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.