ID please

[#1bcshooter]

Can you ID this top break
Note grip design

 

[smithynorth]

This is a Merwin Hulbert revolver.

 

[josquin]

Possibly Merwin & Hulbert or Forehand?

 

[MTF]

Mewin Hulbert opens uniquely, not like this. There were lots and lots of these top-breaks manufactured all over the US and Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image on the grip appears to be a dog, and the only dog on a gun I know of was the buttplate on the Parker Bros. gun. Not a handgun. Can't tell from these pictures.

 

[Lodi]

Is there any printing at all on the barrel or cylinder?

 

[#1bcshooter]

Is there any printing at all on the barrel or cylinder?

A faded Smith & Wesson on the barrel. But I think that is whats left of the calibre markings .

Note I do not have the gun to physically inspect.

 

[smithynorth]

Mewin Hulbert opens uniquely, not like this. There were lots and lots of these top-breaks manufactured all over the US and Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image on the grip appears to be a dog, and the only dog on a gun I know of was the buttplate on the Parker Bros. gun. Not a handgun. Can't tell from these pictures.

Merwin Hurlburt most definitely used dog's head grips. Here is one example of reproduction grips for a Merwin Hurlbert.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/312169/vintage-gun-grips-merwin-hulbert-top-break-with-dogs-head-38-caliber-polymer-black

 

[#1bcshooter]

Was the dogs head pistol grip a trade mark to that manufacturer ?

 

[green]

Merwin and Hulbert revolvers were made by Hopkins and Allen. The M&H had a unique side twist action to open. The arm in the OP is not a M&H.