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A Cased 54-Bore Percussion Adams Patent 1851 Model Self-Cocking Five-Shot Revolver Retailed By Hollis & Sheath, Makers To H.M.H. Board Of Ordnance, No. 30344.B., Mid-19th Century
23 September 2020, 10:30 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £956.25 inc. premium
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A Cased 54-Bore Percussion Adams Patent 1851 Model Self-Cocking Five-Shot Revolver
Retailed By Hollis & Sheath, Makers To H.M.H. Board Of Ordnance, No. 30344.B., Mid-19th Century
Retailed By Hollis & Sheath, Makers To H.M.H. Board Of Ordnance, No. 30344.B., Mid-19th Century
With octagonal sighted barrel engraved around the muzzle and signed along the top flat, serial numbered cylinder engraved around the forward edge, border engraved frame decorated with foliate scrollwork, trigger-guard and ovoidal butt-cap en suite, the latter with hinged circular butt-trap cover engraved with a flower-head, safety-stop, arbor-pin and spring-catch, and chequered figured rounded butt (minor chip, wear and light pitting overall): in lined and fitted wooden case with reproduction accessories including powder-flask and bullet mould, the exterior of the case with large vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks
16.2 cm. barrel
16.2 cm. barrel







