Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2024 : Sale A1224 Lot 1098
AN UNUSUAL CASED .450 ADAMS PATENT MODEL 1872 REVOLVER, serial no. 2889,

Product Details

* AN UNUSUAL CASED .450 ADAMS PATENT MODEL 1872 REVOLVER, serial no. 2889,
mid 1870's, with blued octagonal 3 7/8in. barrel apparently shortened by the maker, the top-flat re-signed 'ADAM'S PATENT SMALL ARMS Co. 391 STRAND.', a ghost of the original signature visible, dove-tailed block and blade fore-sight, sighting notch to rear of top-strap, multiple piece frame signed 'ADAMS PATENT' and with Adams's trademark, top-hinged load-gate, plunge ejector and chequered walnut grip with eyelet for lanyard ring at heel, strong amount of apparently original blued finish remaining and complete with an oak storage case blocked for this barrel length, lined and compartmented in green baize, original Adam's instruction label for this model pasted inside lid and containing an oil bottle, cleaning rod, lid only from a patch tin and a number of spent cases

* Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Estimate £1,000-1,500

S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.


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