Product Details
AN INTERESTING CASED 54 BORE ADAMS PATENT MODEL 1851 SELF COCKING PERCUSSION REVOLVER, SIGNED FRANCOTTE, FOR RESTORATION, CIRCA 1852,
with 6in. octagonal barrel front-sight missing, the top flat inscribed 'MANUF'D BY A. FRANCOTTE LIEGE FOR? DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, LONDON' (partly obscured by pitting) and on the top strap 'GENERAL DRAGA' (very faint) borderline and foliate engraved frame inscribed 'ADAMS PATENT' with a three digit indecipherable serial number and the crown A.F. makers mark, the left-side of the frame bearing the Adams patent 1851 roundel, five shot cylinder, one nipple missing, early style flared and chequered probably ebony grips, the revolver has substantial areas of deep pitting that have been cleaned, contained in a correct green baize lined and partitioned oak case, the lid with correct Deane Adams & Deane trade label, accessories include a white metal oil bottle, cleaning rod with top missing and four cap tins, case partitions loose, lining with some wear and staining, lid lining hanging loose
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Estimate £600-800