REVOLVER, Adams patent, .455 double action, c1856
W1973.69
Adams patent made by Francotte, double action barrel and frame are single forging. Sights: fore - recessed blade, rear - recessed 'V'. Manufacturer: 'A Francotte, a Leige' on top of barrel; 'Adams patent 16511' engraved on body; on LHS of body, 'Adams Patent 1856'. Proof: Crown over 'AF' on cylinder and LHS of body; crown over 'F' on rammer. Furniture: two side plates, capture rammer wooden pistol butt plates base of butt, metal. Spring is broken.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1973.69 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
Material
| Metal | Not recorded. | 0 - Whole |
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| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 340mm | Overall |
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| length | 160mm | barrel |
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