Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, W0319
Primary Maker
Place
Date
1852-1856
Associated Notes
Adams 1851 percussion pocket revolver, circa 1852-56
Adams revolver made on contract by Barnes & Co. London
Robert Adams was granted a patent for his double action percussion revolver in 1851.
Period
Signature/marks
11692 R & 10049 (firearm serial number)
Media
Measurement Description
overall length: 234 mm
barrel length: 117 mm
height: 124 mm
cal. 9 mm (.32 inch / .36inch)
Measurement Reading
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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