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Antique Adams Patent Large-Bore Double Action Military Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD
Antique Adams Patent Large-Bore Double Action Military Revolver
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Antique Adams Patent Large-Bore Double Action Military Revolver, #9836, .45 CF cal. (.50 bore), 6" octagonal barrel marked on top "Adams's Patent Small Arms Co., 391 Strand, London" with 2 tiny proofmarks at breech; plain 6-shot round cylinder marked "9836" on periphery and with tiny proofmarks over each chamber; solid frame marked with 4 opposing broad arrows at left, "AJ Trade Mark" logo, "Adams's Patent" in oval, and "9836" to right, has hinged ejector rod/cyl. arbor in front, flip-up loading gate at right, separate loop trigger guard and integral gripstraps with lanyard stud at oval butt, checkered 1-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1860s-70s . Condition is fine retaining approx. 85% original deep blue, pleasing straw and case colors, with several nicks, mars and edgewear. Grips show light wear and use. Action is strong and crisp; bore is bright with light erosion in grooves and fine rifling. Est.: $2,000-$2,500. (Antique)