A 5 shot 54 bore 1851 Adams self cocking percussion revolver...

Hammer

£1,600

A 5 shot 54 bore 1851 Adams self cocking percussion revolver with "Improved Frame" and Robert Adams 1854 safety bolt and arbor latch, 12" overall, barrel 6" with London proofs, and engraved "Deane, Adams & Deane, 30 King William St, London Bridge"; frame engraved with scrolls and "Adams Patent", and both frame and cylinder engraved "No 15763 R"; chequered walnut butt having engraved steel cap with hinged trap; no provision for rammer. Good Working Order and Condition, retaining approximately 60% of original finish (minor patches of rust staining); in its original green baize lined fitted oak case the brass lid escutcheon engraved "C.C. Lovell Lovell", the inside of the lid with trade label of Deane Adams & Deane, containing double cavity 54 bore bronze mould with R Adams registration mark, Dixon copper flask (spring replaced), nipple key with pricker, brass mounted ebony loading/cleaning rod, pewter oil bottle, wad punch, and modern cap tin. Good Condition (case lock missing). Plate 36