[WESTERN AMERICANA]. Tintype of two heavily armed men, one with rare Merwin, Hulbert & Co. revolver.

3 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. tintype of two well-armed men standing before a simple studio backdrop. The subject at right has multiple weapons tucked in his belt, most notably a Merwin, Hulbert, and Co. open-top Pocket Army revolver with a long barrel, which is very rare to see in photographs of the period. A Smith and Wesson new-model revolver and knife are also tucked in his belt. The subject at left appears to be triple armed, with a Colt Navy Model 1851 percussion revolver and double-action revolver tucked in his belt as well as a spur-trigger revolver tucked in his suspender. A paper label with modern inscription affixed to verso suggests that one of the subjects was a sheriff of Sheridan Co., Oregon, although this cannot be confirmed.

The Michael Feorino Collection of Native American and Western Photography

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Image displays strong clarity and rich contrast. Few bends in plate, and semicircular impression along left edge of plate. Light flaking near top left edge.

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American Historical Ephemera and Photography

[WESTERN AMERICANA]. Tintype of two heavily armed men, one with rare Merwin, Hulbert & Co. revolver.

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