The revolver on display at the Museo de la Charrería is a remarkable collector's item. It is a .38 caliber revolver with a five-shot cylinder and top-opening mechanism. Its bakelite grips proudly display the distinctive "Meriden Arms" logo. This gun is a testimony to the mastery and precision in the manufacture of firearms of the time.

The Eastern Arms Co. headquartered in Meriden, Connecticut, was a prominent player in the U.S. arms industry during the period from 1905 to 1918. It is recognized for producing a wide variety of high quality revolvers, shotguns and rifles. Its .38 caliber revolver with a five-shot grinding wheel cylinder and bakelite grips is an outstanding example of its craftsmanship and technical expertise. This piece is a valuable vestige of the rich history of gun making in the United States and a tribute to the heritage of Charreria.