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Lot 546*

A Cased 54-Bore Early Adams Patent 1851 Model Five-Shot Self-Cocking Percussion Revolver
By Deane, Adams & Deane (Makers To H.R.H. Prince Albert) 30 King William St.t., London Bridge, No. 6188.R., Circa 1855

28 July 2010, 14:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

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A Cased 54-Bore Early Adams Patent 1851 Model Five-Shot Self-Cocking Percussion Revolver
By Deane, Adams & Deane (Makers To H.R.H. Prince Albert) 30 King William St.t., London Bridge, No. 6188.R., Circa 1855

With octagonal sighted barrel, top-strap signed in full and extending along the top flat, plain cylinder, border engraved frame decorated with foliate scrollwork, trigger and ovoidal butt-cap originally engraved en suite, the latter with hinged circular butt-trap cover, safety-stop and arbor-pin catch, and chequered figured rounded butt (some wear and rust patination overall): in relined and refitted contemporary oak case with accessories including brass bullet mould (in poor condition) and James Dixon & Sons powder-flask, the interior of the lid with yellow maker's trade label, the exterior with vacant circular brass escutcheon, London proof marks
16.2 cm. barrel

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