Fine Modern & Antique Arms - September 2021 : Sale A0921 Lot 1076
ADAMS, LONDON A GOOD CASED .450 SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL 1872 ADAMS, serial no. 6208,

Product Details

ADAM'S, LONDON
A GOOD CASED .450 SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL '1872 ADAMS', serial no. 6208,
mid to late 1870's, with octagonal 6in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'ADAM'S PATENT SMALL ARMS Co. 391 STRAND, LONDON', dove-tailed block and blade fore-sight, sighting notch to rear of top-strap, multiple piece frame, top-hinged load-gate, swing-out ejector and chequered walnut grip with lanyard ring at heel, strong amount of original blued finish remaining and complete with a possibly slightly earlier oak storage case lined and compartmented in green baize, original Adam's instruction label for the 1867 Model pasted inside lid and containing a lanyard, oil bottle, cleaning rod and japanned patch tin



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Estimate £1,000-1,500

S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.


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Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.