Guns International #: 102819571
Seller's Inventory #: 244539
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Guns International #: 102819571
Antique MERWIN & BRAY Front Loading PLANT’S MFG. “Cup Primed” ARMY Revolver .42 Caliber Plant’s LARGE FRAME ARMY MODEL
Description: Antique MERWIN & BRAY Front Loading PLANT’S MFG. “Cup Primed” ARMY Revolver .42 Caliber Plant’s LARGE FRAME ARMY MODEL Here we present an antique Merwin & Bray Front Loading Plant’s Manufacturing Company Army Model Revolver, made circa 1865 in New Haven, Connecticut. These six-shot, solid frame, front loading single action revolvers, were produced by the Plant’s Manufacturing Company of New Haven, CT. There were approximately 8,000 of these revolvers produced during the mid-1860s, firing their proprietary patented “cup primed” cartridge. The Plant’s Manufacturing Company was financed by the New York based firm of Merwin & Bray, who also acted as the sales agents and exclusive distributor for Plant’s products. Most of the Plant “Army” sized revolvers were manufactured with silver plated brass frames, as is this example. Makers of revolvers during the American Civil War had three choices: 1) they could take their chances violating the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent for the concept of a “bored through cylinder” to accept metallic cartridges, 2) they could continue to make percussion guns with all of their disadvantages, or 3) they could invent their own concept that was both an improvement over percussion guns and circumvented the Rollin White Patent. The latter option is what Plant’s chose. Their revolver featured a “cup-primed” and front-loading concept, which was among the best attempts to get around S&W’s 12-1/2 year stronghold on cartridge revolvers. They found relative success with the public rather than with the military. The overall condition is fine. Much of the original blue and silver finish has been preserved. Robust action all the way around. Shiny Bright bore. Sharply marked throughout. Both grips are seated firmly despite the left side having been repaired. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 5-1/2 inches. Caliber: .42 Cup-Fire Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1300 #244539 Price: $1,300.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102819571
Seller's Inventory #: 244539
Guns International #: 102819571
Seller's Inventory #: 244539