Who can tell me about this revolver?

[High Seas Drifter]

I also think I see some markings on the part inside of the frame in the 3rd and 4th photos of the OP.

3 and 4 in hi rez, below and attached.







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[High Seas Drifter]

Can the pistol still be broken open or is the hammer movable???

I'm not certain about opening it. I don't want to force it. There is a lever on the left side that moves, but I didn't muscle it.

Yes on the hammer. See below compared to above.



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[indy1919a4]

I'm not certain about opening it. I don't want to force it. There is a lever on the left side that moves, but I didn't muscle it.

Yes on the hammer. See below compared to above.



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Very Nice, you know I would be tempted to try, those Merwin & Hulberts were way over built..

You are dealing with an open top So you do not have several parts of the frame to lock up..

Just a little You tube to show it opening if you are even thinking about maybe trying... I would oil the frame connect area...

If you want skip to 3.40



When /if you do this, see how much vacuum you have on that middle pin the cylinder rides on still has... I have seen a couple of those
that were horribly rusted and yet still had a strong vacuum.. love the look of that, putting grips on that would not be that hard...

Those guns were sold in the day at almost half the price of the colt SAA and in lots of ways were better manufactured..

[10x]

That is a mechanical design way ahead of its time, thanks for the video.

[soft treader]

On the 5th sequential picture of the revolver from the first post - the close up of the trigger area - I can see what looks like the year 1873 if I enlarge the image.

I believe that is the caliber...standing for Winchester 4440.