A Superb Example of a Cased 54 Bore Beaumont Adams Percussion Revolver.
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13" overall, 5 ¾” octagonal blued steel sighted barrel with London proof marks to left hand side, top engraved 'Robert Adams 76 King William Street London', blued steel solid engraved frame, engraved to right hand side 'Adams Patent No 40784'. Sliding safety catch, left hand side with rammer. 5 shot cylinder, cylinder also numbered 40784. London proof marks between nipple, blued steel trigger guard, finely chequered walnut butt with butt plate. Contained in its original green baize lined oak screwed case with all accessories, comprising Hawksley flask, bullet mould, oil bottle, loading rod and a pair of turnscrews and nipple key, an Eley for Adams bullet bag and a tin of caps. With Robert Adams trade label in lid.
Circa 1858-60
Mint condition, 95%+ original finish, probably one of the best examples we have ever had.