Description
Adams Patent five shot, double action percussion revolver. Top frame engraved DEANE ADAMS & DEANE (MAKERS TO H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT) 30 KING WILLIAM STt LONDON BRIDGE with ADAMS' PATENT and the serial number on the right side. One piece checkered walnut grips with a patch box in the butt base. The hammer has a small chip at the top. This revolver is contained in an oak case measuring 380x200x60 mm. The lid has a 1.5 inch brass disc on the top and the trade label is missing from the inside. The compartments are lined in green baize and hold a copper powder flask, a wooden handled nipple wrench, a bullet mould, a wooden ramrod, a cleaning jag, a small tin with percussion caps marked ELEY LONDON, ten lead projectiles and a small oil bottle. The lock on the case is broken.
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Accession Number
REL/08157
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