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Antique DEANE, ADAMS & DEANE Adams Patent .32 Caliber Percussion REVOLVER Nicely ENGRAVED from the CIVIL WAR Period
Guns International #: 101417816 Seller's Inventory #: 20516
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
Antique DEANE, ADAMS & DEANE Adams Patent .32 Caliber Percussion REVOLVER
Nicely ENGRAVED from the CIVIL WAR Period
Here we present an antique Deane, Adams, & Deane Adams Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver, made circa 1851-56. Robert Adams is credited with patenting the first successful double action revolver in 1851. The Adams revolvers were initially double action only. They were well-received among professionals in the 1850s and served with the British East India Company, with British military officers, and were eventually popular among officers in the South during the American Civil War in the early 1860s, imported from Europe.
From 1853-1856 Adams Revolvers saw use by the British during the Crimean War. One quote from a soldier who was there is impossible to leave out. Writing to Robert Adams he said, "I had one of your largest sized Revolver Pistols at the bloody battle of Inkermann, and by some chance got surrounded by the Russians. I then found the advantages of your pistol over that of Colonel Colt's, for had I to cock before each shot I should have lost my life. I should not have had time to cock, as they were too close to me, being only a few yards from me; so close that I was bayoneted through the thigh immediately after shooting the fourth man." Also, during the Crimean War, an officer by the name of Lt. Frederick E. B. Beaumont of the Royal Engineers made design improvements which allowed the shooter to fire in single action in addition to double action, and let Adams utilize his patents. This was the precursor of the action that we still prefer to use today in our modern defensive revolver! A spur and cocking notches were added to the hammer. Demand for these new and improved Beaumont-Adams Revolvers was so great that he contracted with a few different firms to make them, including prolific and distinguished arms manufacturer Auguste Francotte of Liege, Belgium.
The top of the barrel reads “DEANE ADAMS & DEANE. 30 KING WILLIAM STT. LONDON BRIDGE”. The right side of the frame reads “ADAMS PATENT. NO. 11.880.R”. The barrel and each chamber is marked with London proofs. This is a gorgeous little revolver with the majority of the original blue finish intact.
The overall condition is fine. The action is strong. The bore is bright. The frame is nicely engraved. All the markings are clear. The hardwood checkered grips are in great shape. Own an important piece of history! Whether you are interested in British, American, general firearms history or the handsome aesthetics, this piece has it all.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-3/8 inches.
Caliber: .32
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1995
#20516
SOLD
Antique: Yes