Merwin Pat Garrett's Double Action Revolver

This is Pat Garrett's Double Action Pocket Model Revolver from Merwin Hulbert & Co. Patrick Floyd "Pat" Garrett (June 5, 1850 – February 29, 1908) was an American Old West lawman, bartender, and customs agent who was best known for killing Billy the Kid. Serial Number of the revolver is 16648. Merwin Hulbert double action revolvers in 38 Merwin Hulbert caliber (similar to .38 S&W) were open-top revolvers popular law enforcement agencies from Portland to Miami to Boston. The .38 MH-cal. models were among the most successful of all Merwin, Hulbert revolvers because of their balance, compact dimensions, ease of use, and the availability of interchangeable barrels in lengths of 3 1/2 inches and 5 1/2 inches. For double-action shooting the folded hammers made it easier to retrieve the gun from a coat or vest pocket. The folding hammer was even offered on the larger .44-40 Win. Pocket Army models. The .32-and .38-cal. Merwin, Hulbert double-action revolvers virtually eclipsed the maker’s earlier single-action spur-trigger models.