Adams 5 shot double action percussion revolver

Maker
Deane Adams & Co.
Production date
1851
 Description
Adams Patent Model 1851 self cocking, double action, revolver,.38 inch calibre. 5 shot, 5 inch octagonal barrel, chequered one piece grip with butt cap and lanyard ring.
Loading method: muzzle loading
Ignition system: percussion cap firing.
Owned by Major Robert Paton (East India Co.) [1863].
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Maker
Production date
1851
Media/Materials
Revolver, steel barrel, furniture steel, grip checkered decoration,
oak wood case box and accessories
Measurements
Revolver length 270mm
Barrel length140mm
Case 64 x 183 x 342mm
Production place
England
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1967/193/1.1-6

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