Printed from Woolley & Wallis

Description

Trials Revolver: Deane Adams & Deane: a rare and historic 38 bore Beaumont-Adams five-shot double action percussion revolver, one of 500 ordered for the 1856 Cavalry Revolver Trial at Woolwich, serial number 15928R, sighted octagonal barrel 7.25 in., top strap inscribed 'DEANE ADAMS & DEANE. LONDON.', Rigby type ramming lever, frame engraved with War Department mark of a broad arrow over 'W.D.', right of barrel struck with Museum of Artillery (Rotunda) mark of a field gun over 'MA' and the number 1512, spring cocking catch and sliding safety bar, one-piece chequered grip inlet to receive the end of the rammer arm, London proof; in a fitted and baise-lined ok case, together with a War Department marked powder flask, R. Adams trade label. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.

(35 cm OAL (pistol))