A Merwin, Hulbert and Company medium frame double action revolver in .38 cal., 5 shot, bird's head grip, folding spur trigger, 5 1/2" barrel, The top of the barrel rib is roll-marked: "MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. NEW YORK U.S.A./PAT. APR. 17. 77 JUNE 13. 80 MAR. 14. 82 JAN.9.83" in two lines. "Pat'd/Jan. 27.85" is marked on the right side of the unique and interesting folding hammer spur.The black, hard rubber, two-piece grips have checkered panels.Condition: The front sight has been filed , otherwise this fine little revolver is in overall excellent condition, some slight specled finish blemished on the right side of the barrel, bright bore, appears to operate normally and function crisply. S/N 24947 with matching number on the cylinder, No. 499 is marked on the hammer spur. We try to describe items to the best of our ability, however the buyer accepts all responsibility for verifying the authenticity of the items purchased. We assume no responsibility for the authenticity or the suitability for any purpose of any item.