Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024

Lot 267

Pirlot Brothers: a 52 bore five-shot Adams 1851 patent self cocking percussion revolver, serial

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £504

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Description

Pirlot Brothers: a 52 bore five-shot Adams 1851 patent self cocking percussion revolver, serial number 8525, octagonal barrel 6.25 in., top strap engraved 'MANUFD BY PIRLOT BROTHERS LIÉGE LICENCED BY DEANE ADAMS & DEANE LONDON', Liége proof, frame and barrel engraved with acanthus scrolls, lower left of frame stamped with oval Adams patent mark; in an oak box with plain brass roundel to the lid. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.



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