Merwin Hulbert Revolvers with InRangeTV

[@mattlien5844]

A co-worker has his great grandfather's Merwin Hulbert in .32 it has ivory grips and nickel plating. His great grandfather called it his church pistol.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Church pistol, eh? Nice.

[@justinsane7128]

Never met a man named Merwin I didn't like, come to think of it never met a man named Merwin

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Me either!

[@AIRRAID2]

Love InRangeTV/Forgotten Weapons and Arizona GR. This made my day. Thank you and A Merry merry Christmas to all. 🙂

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome!@@AIRRAID2

[@omalleyshepherd2936]

You want us to believe you’ve met a guy named Hulbert?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@omalleyshepherd2936 HAHAH!

[@oregonoutback7779]

It's Karl with a K and Santee with a ...... T ?? Good video. Very interesting little revolver.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@atfsux]

Glad to see you collaborate with InRange. They did a few old west vignettes about 5 years ago, taking the viewer on some great Arizona history rides. As a native Arizonan who's family has been here since before statehood, I love those bits Karl has done. I'd love to see more collaborations with folks like this.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You! I hope to get out and do those kinds of videos as well.

[@WhatIfBrigade]

Wow! A collaboration with InRange. Even though I love both channels I never expected this particular crossover. What a great surprise! Would love to see more in the future!

[@alun7006]

Ahh, yes, the legendary Merlin and Hubert. 😁 Very cool - long time InRange subscriber here and it's great to see collaborations between people who really know their stuff!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very kind of you to say!

[@TheBoriskiller222]

I love your channel, though I got really excited to see you do this collaboration! I had never heard of this revolver! Please do more work with Karl, it seems like you both had some fun!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@DeviantOllam]

This was a terrific video and a great collaboration with Karl!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@johnnyh-pay5843]

Great to see two of my favorite channels collaborating! Karl does a lot excellent history videos!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

We agree!

[@davemorgan9342]

Great video of a marvellous gun, I am fortunate enough to own 2, although living in the UK I'm not allowed to fire anything through them, both in 44 Merwin & Hubert, the proprietary calibre that was made by them back in the day. One is open top and the other has a top strap and is double action.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So cooL!

[@playsallplatforms]

I would love a video on Iver Johnson revolvers I grew up shooting an old Iver Johnson revolver and they were really popular in the 1800s -Pap

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

In the future.

[@sam2cents]

That's a very interesting old gun. Great video. We need more revolver diversity in Westerns. Thanks for the sunshine and cacti. Happy Christmas!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You as well!

[@Devin_Stromgren]

It is such a shame that the startup that tried to make repro Merwin Hulberts in the early 2000s fell through.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep, sure did.

[@Pichouette]

I was planning to buy one... 😕

[@SlickSixguns]

Glad to see you guys finally got in touch

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@Mike-zw7fq]

I really like the Merwin's. That is neat about learning History. There are pleasant surprises awaiting. If you are a casual History buff you might never know that there were firearms other than colt and Winchester. Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@PicoPistolero]

Very cool revolvers They were so well machined thus pricy. I handled a mint condition engraved one while I was working at Lock Stock and Barrel. .44WCF isn't hard to reload. There is one extra step: case lubing before re sizing, but that's it. Switching to a .44 mag bell die fixes the case crushing problem. Original .44WCF bullets were .427, modern ones are .428, so a slightly wider bell fixes the problem. I've been reloading .44-40 for SASS for years and don't crush cases. Santee, I was tickled that you met my pard Brother Tom at the WBWFF a few weeks ago. In case you were wondering, even though I'm now an award winning director, we can still be friends!!! Hope to see you along the trail soon. The Scoundrels are very busy over the next few months. We have California Days coming up at Calico in Feb...I'm pretty sure the 17th and 18th. Come on out and we'll take your money at faro, grand hazard, vingt et un, or maybe Soapy Smith will just fleece you before you get into my Silverlode gambling hall!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHAHA! Well, that's awesome, Pico. Huge congrats! Thanks for the invite, I sure hope to make it.

[@CarlosGonzalez-km9xr]

What a cool pistol. The engineering is so out of the box. Can’t believe I haven’t heard about it. Love it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, it's a cool one!

[@63DW89A]

Great to see a collaboration between two of my favorite subscribed channels, Arizona Ghostriders and InRange TV. Hope you folks can keep doing it occasionally as time permits. Best Wishes, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You as well!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You as well!

[@Dsdcain]

Great to see you hanging out with such a great guy. Or he getting to hang out with you TBH made for a great new video. Stay safe out there, and take it easy man.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@mattigator600]

That Marvin and Culvert made a nice piece, no doubt about it 👌

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠🤠

[@mckawesome777]

Awesome to see you doing a video with Karl! Excellent subject matter Santee. Hope to see more collaborations in the future!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

We're talking about it.

[@terryschiller2625]

Absolutely awesome Santee! Love Western history. And to see you with Karl so cool I also follow In Range. Learned something new again can't get enough knowledge about our past. Thank you Santee for all your hard work and time Sir. You are appreciated a lot.🤠🇺🇲

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@1stminnsharpshooters341]

enjoyed this bit of history with the morning coffee. *LIKED* the video and perhaps some day I'll see you on down the trail.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@robertjensen1438]

I remember the Christmas I found out Santa wasn't real. I wish somebody had warned me because my kids were really disappointed.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

What???? He's NOT???

[@M--GT8223]

Great colab, Santee! I watch a bit of 'In-Range,' and have learned a bit from him, as well... I enjoy doing mental exercises of what I would've taken with me if I'd helped settle the west... 'Tactically practical' revolvers like these are usually at the top of my list

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@Stickman87]

I love both your channels, so happy to see this collaboration.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@matt291]

That's a slick setup im still partial to thr Schofield. Great videos!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@matt291]

@@ArizonaGhostriders how did you end up with the name Santee? I know there's one in California and one in South Carolina.

[@michaelpage4199]

That was great. Never heard of the brand. Always learning in here.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for watching!

[@marcsewell7275]

One of the most interesting revolver of its time. Thanks for sharing.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome

[@alessandromootoo]

great video , really interesting and clear!!!!!!!!! thank you so much!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're very welcome!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

i misheard that opening as Roeper and Ebert…hope that isn’t insulting 😳🤣 odd gun yet revolutionary…had never heard of this before but glad to learn about it

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It is meant to be confusing, as the name of the gun actually is hard to pronounce!

[@kirkmorrison6131]

Great video and I love the Merwin and Number 3 S&W. I had a shooter Number 3 Russian back in the 1980s and like and fool sold it in the 1990s when things were tight. I only shot it with BP

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!

[@ronrobertson59]

My Dad had two one in 44-40 a full size revolver and one in 38 Colt if I recall. The 38 was an old Cleveland Ohio city police department gun.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Oh that is neat!

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Yet another great guest. Cheers my friend.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it. 🎄🎄

[@ryanmedina5090]

Thats a fancy little pistol. Thanks for sharing as always.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@notfeedynotlazy]

Interestingly, the M&H was the official service sidearm of the Spanish Army around the turn of (XIX) century because they were deemed better than all others, but since it was quite expensive and officers were allowed to provide their own sidearms, most did choose cheaper revolvers to the point that almost none of the M&Hs were actually used in the 1898 war with the US.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Interesting

[@WTFisTingispingis]

I think one of these was used in a movie called Bone Tomahawk, kind of The Searchers meets Hills Have Eyes. It's really good but also _grisly as all hell._

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes, the clip I added is from Bone Tomahawk.

[@Panzerelch]

Cool video! I got a 1880 frontier model in 44-40 says 73 Winchester as the caliber. Its beat up and missing some parts. I bought it from the inlaws of some guy named Robert Gelispie aka Arkansas Bob. Dont know who that is. He died early 20s I got his rifle also a 1903 25-35 Winchester 94 saddle carbine with the 3 leaf express sight and marbles tang sight. Also beat up.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice acquire

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

What fine firearms you fellers have! Kind Thanks for sharing your Rootin Tootin Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@Joe-ie8vk]

I love both of these channels.I wish there were more longer format videos I could listen to both of these gentlemen speak for hours. More crossover would be very cool also.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@charlesmiller6826]

I had heard of the manufacturer but had never seen one befoore, thanks Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@thomaslietzau2813]

I USE TO COLLECT OLD WEST GUNS MOST YOU CAN NOT GET AMMO FOR ANYMORE .. SO I HAD TO BUILD THE AMMO TOO !! THANKS SANTEE ! ADIOS AMIGOS SANTEE !! MERRY CHRISTMAS !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They are fun, right?

[@peterconnan5631]

I enjoyed that, thanks. Unique in the way it works, yet arguably with all the same drawbacks as the Enfield. Who learnt from who, I wonder.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'm gonna guess that they all reverse engineered every other inventor's firearm to learn.

[@SaintAndrewTV]

That’s a way to wake up on a Saturday! Karl and Santee? Holiday season came just a bit early! Great video, Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes! Thank you!

[@richardmeek3312]

that was cool i got to ask where did you get your sunglasses??? love the shape of the skull cracker

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

He got his from the historic eyewear company.

[@panzerdragoonss4021]

Awesome crossover!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@jakubjuza2602]

A great collab ...keep it up 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks a ton

[@ralphperez4862]

Looks like a cool piece. Thanks

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@dennismitchell5414]

Definitely an interesting and cool looking revolver but I would have to agree that a Smith & Wesson would be the one to have if you were in a situation where you needed to load / unload quickly . Keep up the great work !!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep! Thank You!

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

I think those revolvers were made here in Norwich,Ct. They were the Charter Arms of the 19th century.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes, Norwich.

[@squint04]

Santee! This is a fantastic episode, thank you!! See you next week for another coffee visit friend!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sounds good!

[@patrattgottagatt5205]

i was just thinking like a week or two ago that it would be a great pairing for you to do a video with karl

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@byazura9824]

I was shocked to see it in Bone Tomahawk, i don't think ive seen it in any other movies.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Not very many. Tall Tale (Pecos Bill had 2), Texas Rangers, Young Riders...maybe a couple more.

[@HalfBlindTravel]

This has quickly become my favorite series on KZbin! Please keep it up, Santee! This ol' half-blind gringo loves hearing about loves hearing about all things Wild West.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoy it! Merry Christmas.

[@HalfBlindTravel]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Merry Chrstmas to you! :)

[@jeffw1246]

If I remember right there was a vidio on that gun showing how well it was made by demonstrating pulling the barrel forward and letting go. The barrel snapped back into place under suction being so closely machined the vacume pulled it together.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@Colorado_Native]

There was a Bonanza episode that had a Merwin Hulbert. I believe the owner tried selling it to Adam. Fortunately he declined and the revolver later ended up saving the day.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Hmmm...!

[@Colorado_Native]

@@ArizonaGhostriders A different episode but look for Thanks for Everything, Friend (about the 9 minute mark). Still looking for the one mentioned. Will let you know as soon as it's found.

[@Colorado_Native]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Try season 4, episode 24, The Way of Aaron. I believe that is the one.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@Colorado_Native Thank You!

[@jackmorin3362]

Great revolver!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They sure are!

[@_FNQ]

Great crossover👌

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@Saltybeard45]

I was so excited to see this video pop up. Two great western firearm history channels in one episode covering one of the most rare & special revolves of its time. Thank you guys for putting this on! Would love to see more collaborated videos on rare western firearms!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@dumbidiot3650]

Hey Santee what kind of hat did Dave Carradine wear when he played Cole Younger in the long riders.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wow, that is a great hat he has on. It looks like a worn-out version of mine, with the brim brought down (it swoops a lot too) and a half pencil curl. The hatband adds some serious character.

[@thenogoodniks8673]

I always love firearms history episodes thanks sharing

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@gnarshread]

That's super cool!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@classicgunstoday1972]

Buck Taylor used one briefly, i think, in the 1997 TNT miniseries Rough Riders as a stagecoach robber

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I believe so.

[@UrielsJunkDrawer]

I really liked this episode! I think I saw one of the pisols 'Josey Wales' used. 😊 It would be great to see an episode of the gins Clint Eastwood used in his fantastic movie,'The Outlaw Josey Wales' Thank you!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great suggestion!

[@leeblake3989]

First time I remember seeing a Merwin Hulbert revolver in a film was the Long Riders. I believe Randy Quaid carried one during the first bank robbery.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I think you're right.

[@roblowe9283]

Great Show

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠 Thank You!

[@marcosaraiva9205]

Has a hand gun is a piece of technology art !! Thanks bring it up amigo!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome, Marco.

[@JustusClearfield]

Can you talk about winter clothes in the wild west. Would be an interesting topic because There were also a lot of cowboys in the cold mountains and not just in the desert of Texas.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I have done one on coats and jackets

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I'll have to keep my eyes peeled when I hit the gun shows! Another great video Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@Sourdo1]

I've wanted one of these for my shows ever since I saw one. Diane Gleason, who is a well known portrayer of Calamity Jane ( and in my opinion, the finest by far) carried one. I like to carry something out of the ordinary, so the M-H was one I wanted. Alas, my finances have prohibited the acquisition so far.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It's a pricey one.

[@franks6857]

Great history lesson! Thanks for bringing Merwin along to show us his break action revolver!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@duelist1954]

Fun video! I have a couple of Merwin Hulbert guns…they are a lot of fun to shoot.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!

[@CowpokeClintWolfe]

This gun is very interesting, Santee. Great video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@TruthArchives]

Can you do an episode on the Colt New Line pocket revolver?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

If I can find one.

[@TruthArchives]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Thanks so much! God bless!

[@PinkertonJM]

Very interesting! Looks fun to shoot in such a beautiful environment 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@Oddball_E8]

That is an oddly good looking revolver.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@nilo70]

Coat pockets were much larger than today’s

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Some were, yes.

[@TUCOtheratt]

That was a very interesting video! I wasn't familiar with the Merwin Hulbert revolver. I've probably seen them in a movie or photo but I assumed it was a Schofield revolver

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Similar look

[@PapaKryptoss]

Merry Christmas Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You! You as well.

[@ちりこんカン]

I am Japanese, but I'm really interested this gun. Please someone let me know, does this merwin hulbert revolver can fanning shot like a Colt SAA ?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I don't think that would work well. Hammer is too low.

[@ちりこんカン]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thank you very much.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@ちりこんカン You're welcome.

[@The_Disaster_Box]

Why you make me want things I can't have? Great video, Santee! Good to see you guys working together.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right?!

[@STB-jh7od]

I read somewhere they were called "pocket pistols" cause they could fit in a jacket's pocket, which of course could just be old west myth.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Pants and jackets is why some got the term "pocket pistol"

[@marioacevedo5077]

A Merwin Hulbert revolver makes an appearance in the Godfather II.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@Tornado1861]

Santee, did he talk you into signing up for the Deadeye division in a Brutality Match?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

He's workin' on it!

[@robertblake9892]

Having interchangeable barrels, a lot like the Dan Wesson.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@BogeyTheBear]

2:13 I'm of a mind that they didn't intend to conceal such a gun completely within a pocket, and it'd fit in your pocket if you keep the grip outside if it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@skeletonbuyingpealts7134]

Something I've heard is that M&H offered nickel at the same price as blued steel from a sense of artisan pride, as nickel fouls less

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nickel was definitely an easier finish when it came to black powder.

[@gsdfan8455]

In reading westerns I’ve heard of Colts S&W Schofield and Dance and Addams, but never a Merwin. Thanks for the history lesson.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you learned, too!

[@RedbudWorkshopProductions]

LETS GOOOOOOO!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

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[@GOBRAGH2]

What a great collaboration! It's the first time I've seen you shoot a revolver! Maybe both of you could attend a cowboy action shoot and film it!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Watch the 150th Anniversary episode and you'll see me shoot a first gen Colt.

[@HircineDaWolf]

how id miss this collab

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It wasn't very long ago.

[@tedebear108]

Good morning Arizona Ghost Riders. It is Ted from Texas. I just realized I forgot to comment on your video. I definitely enjoyed the shooting videos and seeing and learning history of old guns it is my passion and I just wish collect Revolutionary War weapons. Thank you man stay safe and Merry Christmas

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated, Ted. You have a good one as well!

[@TTTac]

Everytime i see arizon ghost riders its like im a kid again watching wild west tech on the history channel only better

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad to hear it!

[@donmears4090]

I like history and I like firearms history so this put me in seventieth heaven.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good

[@larry1824]

Only time I saw one in movie was Rough Riders

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

...and now in Bone Tomahawk (movie clip shown).

[@johnsolomon592]

The crossover we have all been waiting for!! I enjoy both of your channels and hope to see more collaborations in the future !!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I hope so too!

[@ericruss6734]

I want one!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

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[@teddy2guns404]

Huge fan of both of you guys awesome collaboration see you on the trail

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@vegtamthewanderer1516]

Please do more with Karl from inrange. This was an exceptional colaboration!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@jamesgretsch4894]

Please do a video on water guns in the Old West. I think kids had shootouts with water pistols in the Old West.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It does have some history, but I don't think there's enough for a video. Sorry.

[@pb68slab18]

Oh I would love to see Cimarron and Uberti come out with a Merwin-Hulbert repro!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah!