Adams Patent Revolver : Captain Orr, 80 Regiment, Melboune Volunteers Accession Number: REL29318

Description

Adams Patent five shot percussion revolver. Top of frame engraved Deane, Adams and Deane, No 30 King William St, London Bridge. The frame and cylinder are engraved with the serial number. The one piece checkered wood grip has a small silver shield on the right side engraved 'Capt Orr 80th Regt, Melb Vols'.

Contextual Description

This revolver belonged to Captain Orr who served with the 80th Regiment of the Melbourne Volunteers.

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Accession Number
REL29318
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Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Overall length
Date Made
c 1850
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
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