Adams 5 shot double action percussion revolver and holster, circa 1856 (descriptive name)

Adams 5 shot .45 inch calibre double action percussion revolver and holster, circa 1856

.45 inch calibre; 54 bore; front cylinder-loading; double action; with captive rammer; one-piece chequered walnut grip; iron butt plate; hole drilled in grip for lanyard; with leather holater with brass stud, illegible handwriting on inner flap

missing: foresight dovetail

markings:

inner captive rammer bar and on front face of cylinder: 1039

W0333 (war)

309876 (police firearm registration number)

History

War History