Product Details
A GOOD CASED 54-BORE ADAMS MODEL 1851 SELF-COCKING PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH COUNTER CLOCKWISE ROTATION, CIRCA 1853, serial no. 8717R,
with 6in. London proofed octagonal barrel fitted with dovetailed blade fore-sight, top flat engraved 'DEANE ADAMS & DEANE 30 KING WILLIAM STREET, LONDON BRIDGE', foliate engraved frame signed 'ADAMS' PATENT 8717R', five shot London proofed cylinder engraved 'No 8717' with ribbon decoration to the front edge, one piece flared and chequered walnut grips with oval stepped butt-cap, contained in its original green velvet lined and partitioned oak case with Deane Adams trade-label to lid, accessories include correct 54 bore double cavity mould stamped 'ADAMS REGISTERED DESIGN' in a roundel, copper bodied Dixon flask, ebony cleaning rod, white metal oil bottle, and nipple key, The revolver has much of its original deep blue finish to barrel and frame, cylinder to grey patina, excellent grips, the case sound with some minor wear and staining to lining, a nice set and a classic collectors item
Provenance: The Model 1851 Adams is an important collector's revolver being the first practical British revolver and competitor of Colt. This example dates to around 1853 and is a rare variation with a cylinder that turns counter clockwise, the opposite direction to normal. Examples with this unusual feature are found in the 8000 and 10,000 serial ranges, why it was done is unknown
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Estimate £1,000-1,500