Antique Adams & Co. Solid Frame Cased 6 shot Revolver
Guns International #: 100536054 Seller's Inventory #: 8859
Category: Military Revolvers - Antique - Military Revolvers - Non-US
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
A 4 15/16" oval barrel revolver in .45 Webley. caliber with serial No. 4005 on the butt. The top frame is engraved "Adams & Co. 9 Finsbury Place South London" . This address antedated 1880 when Henry Adams moved to 32 Finsbury Pavement. The revolver is Birmingham proofed and nickel plated with checkered walnut one piece grips. Plate 35 in "Adams Revolvers" by W.H.J Chamberlain and A.W.F. Taylerson refers to this type as a 6 chambered rod ejecting double action "Constabulary" revolver with separate barrel screwed into the frame and steel cylinder. The bore grades bright, excellent. In a compartment oak case with green baize lining. One compartment holds a horn handle turn screw and a brass cleaning jag mounted on a rough stick. A cartridge block is bored with 22 holes. The 3 1/2 X 5" case label reads "Adams & Co./9 Finsbury Place South, London, E.C./Warehouse 1 st and second floors,/Manufacturers of /Military & Sporting Arms,/Breech and Muzzle loading of Every Description,/Wholesale and Export". Brass screws and fittings with dovetailed corners. A nice example of an original cased cartridge Adams revolver-This set could be improved with the addition of proper of the the period tools. One very minor blemish in the nickle on the right side of the barrel, most likely from riding in the case. An excellent example.
SOLD
Manufacturer: Adams
Model: Solid Frame
Serial Number: 4005
Caliber Info: .45 Webley
Gauge Info: .45 Webley