| Accession Number | REL/08476 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | c 1856 |
| Conflict |
British Army Era, 1788-1870 |
Adams Patent Revolver
Description
Adams Patent five shot percussion revolver. Top frame engraved DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, 30 KING WILLIAM STt LONDON BRIDGE and ADAMS' PATENT with the serial number. The left hand side has a cylinder loading lever. The grips are one piece checkered wood and the butt cap has a hinged patch box. This revolver is contained in an oak case measuring 340x200x65 mm and has a 1.5 inch brass disc on the top lid. Inside the lid is a Deane Adams & Deane trade label stating 'Gun makers to H.R.H. Prince Albert.' The case has compartments, lined in green baize, with a copper powder flask, a tin made by ELEY London with percussion caps, a brass bullet mould, a wooden cleaning rod with two screw on attachments, a steel wad cutter, a black wooden handled nipple wrench and a small nickel oil bottle made by Dixon & Sons.
History / Summary
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