Well my buddy from Maine came over with a bunch of Black Powder 44-40 rds for me ,i will shoot it then give it a thorough hot water and soap washing , then oiling, hate to have any springs get rusty. I think to duplicate these Revolvers would be quite a undertaking,even with todays hi-tech tooling. Don
I looked at a Merwin this weekend at a show and the old boy assured me it was one of only seven made. I wish I could remember the reasons it was nearly unique. It was a top-strapped gun with regular flutes...an Army. I think it was 44 WCF. Had about a 5" barrel, I'd say. Nickel. Pretty rough. A grand.
