Adams Mark 2 Revolver : Staff Sergeant Scale, Military History Section Accession Number: RELAWM32176.002

Description

Adams Mark 2 double action, solid frame revolver. Octagonal barrel marked ADAM'S PATENT SMALL ARMS CO. 391 STRAND LONDON. On the right side of the frame is ADAMS PATENT within an oval with TRADE A (in a circle) MARK and the serial number. It has a side gate for loading the cylinder and a swivel ejector rod down the right side of the barrel. One piece checkered wood grip and a butt loop (lanyard ring missing). Overall surface rust.

Contextual Description

This revolver was confiscated from the private effects of a Staff Sergeant serving with Military History Section in the Far East at the end of the Second World War. He had included the revolver in with an officlal consignment of captured Japanese equipment. Provenance of the pistol is unknown.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM32176.002
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Overall: 28.575 cm
Date Made
1876
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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