A FIVE SHOT ADAMS DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER BY ROBERT ADAMS
Circa 1855
With all-over deluxe foliate engraving, serial No 35094R, engraved to the octagonal barrel 'ROBERT ADAMS No 76 KING WILLIAM STREET, LONDON', with chequered walnut grip, oval silver escutcheon and hinged butt cap, 30cm long, cased and with accessories, case 34.5cm wide
| Estimate: |
£800 - £1,200
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Hammer price:
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£3,200 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Provenance:
Property from a Deceased Collector
This weapon is described in the Sotheby's sale catalogue 25 March 1968 Lot 234.
Condition Report:
We are unable to measure the bore. Action eppears to be in good working order. Heavily greased.
Minor surface scratches and wear consistent with age and use. Some substantial older marks to the underside of barrel. Some tarnishing.
