The Merrill Sportsman was an early single-shot hunting pistol chambered in .30 Herrett, a wildcat cartridge designed specifically for pistol hunting by Steve Herrett and Bob Milek. Precursor to the Thompson/Center Contender concept. Type: Pistol Action: Single-Shot Caliber: .30 Herrett Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1969, USA Weight: 56 oz Overall length: 14" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Collecting