13th Dec, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 544
 

544

A 19th Century Beaumont-Adams .31 Calibre Double Action Five Shot Percussion Revolver by the London

A 19th Century Beaumont-Adams .31 Calibre Double Action Five Shot Percussion Revolver by the London Arms Company, with blued finish, the 11cm octagonal steel barrel stamped L.A.C. and with London proof marks, the top flat engraved with retailer's name WILLIAMS & POWELL, 25, SOUTH CASTLE ST., LIVERPOOL, the left side of the frame with articulated rammer, the cylinder numbered 31,898/R., and with London proof marks, the right side of the frame engraved B16,225, ADAMS' PATENT, No.31,898.R., with slide safety and chequered walnut saw handle grip, in an oak case, the green baize lined interior fitted with a bullet mould, copper pistol flask, turnscrew, oil flask and lead bullets

Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

Action works smoothly. Retains most of the original bluing. Minor surface scratches and pitting to the trigger guard and butt cap

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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 13th Dec, 2017

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