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Civil War/English Beaumont Adams Percussion Revolver Retailed
by Wilkinson
Caliber: 54 bore (.455)
Price: $2975
Inventory # app_0027
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame double
action English Beaumont - Adams percussion revolver. Many
revolvers of this type were used by Confederate officers during
the Civil War. The revolver was manufactured by Deane, Adams
and Deane in England (which became London Armoury Company
in 1856; this company was the largest single producer of
imported handguns for the Confederacy). Thousands of such revolvers
were shipped from London through the Federal blockade to numerous
Southern ports. The revolver is exceptionally well made and nicely
finished with bright blue. The top of the cylinder bridge displays
following retailer's address, "Wilkinson & Son, 27,
Pall Mall, London". Several English proofs are stamped
on the frame, barrel and cylinder. Octagonal barrel. Five shot
cylinder. Barrel length: 5.75 inch. Very nice one piece hardwood
grip with diamond checkering. The revolver has all blue finish,
except for the hammer and trigger that have polished steel finish.
Manufactured without the lanyard ring. CONDITION: Overall
in excellent condition with about 88% of original bright blue
finish on the metal. The blue finish is worn mostly on the
sharp edges of the frame, barrel and cylinder. The finish is
turning to brownish color patina on some parts (mainly on the
butt and trigger guard). One piece grip with diamond checkering
is in excellent condition with only minor handling marks. The
action works fine. Excellent bore with strong rifling.
The cylinder chambers are in excellent condition as well. High
quality Beaumont Adams revolver that may have seen use by Confederate
officers during the Civil War. Serial# 242XX. (Ref.: "The
Revolver 1865-1888" by A.W.F. Taylerson, p.113, also
in "Howdah to High Power" by Robert J. Maze,
pp. 6-7 ). |
Beautiful Civil War/English Beaumont Adams Percussion Revolver
Retailed by Manton
Caliber: 54 bore (.455)
Price: $4500
Inventory # app_0025
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful large
frame double action English Beaumont - Adams percussion revolver.
Many revolvers of this type were used by Confederate officers
during the Civil War. The revolver was manufactured by London
Armoury Company in England, as indicated by markings stamped
on the left side of the barrel and frame, "L.A.C".
This company was the largest single producer of imported handguns
for the Confederacy. Thousands of such revolvers were shipped
from London through the Federal blockade to numerous Southern
ports. The revolver is exceptionally well made and nicely finished
with bright blue and light floral style engraving. The top of
the cylinder bridge displays following retailer's address, "Manton
& Co. Gun Makers, London & Calcutta". Several
English proofs are stamped on the frame, barrel and cylinder.
Octagonal barrel. Five shot cylinder. Barrel length: 5.75 inch.
Very nice one piece hardwood grip with diamond checkering. The
revolver has all blue finish, except for the hammer and trigger
that have polished steel finish. Manufactured without the lanyard
ring. CONDITION: Overall in excellent+ to near mint condition
with about 98% of original bright blue finish on the metal.
One piece grip with diamond checkering would rate excellent if
not for two hairline cracks. The action works fine. Excellent
bore with strong rifling. The cylinder chambers are in excellent
condition as well. High quality Beaumont Adams revolver that
may have seen use by Confederate officers during the Civil War.
Serial# 392XX. (Ref.: "The Revolver 1865-1888"
by A.W.F. Taylerson, p.113, also in "Howdah to High Power"
by Robert J. Maze, pp. 6-7 ). |
Very Nice French Cavalry Pistol M.1822 Transformed 1841
Caliber: 17.1 mm
Price: $1450
Inventory # app_0022
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DESCRIPTION: French
flintlock cavalry pistol M.1822 converted to percussion pistol
(1841 Transformation). Rifled barrel. Complete with ramrod. The
pistol displays many interesting markings. The lockplate displays
maker's markings, "M-re Imp-ale de St. Etienne",
and "Asterisk over E". The barrel tang shows
following markings, "M-le 1822 Bis". The back
of the barrel displays a number, "5409" and
some other unrecognizable markings. The counterplate and all
other brass parts has correct French proof marks in oval. The
left side of the stock shows following stamps, "D",
"5409". There are some other fading stamps on
the stock. Complete with lanyard ring. Many pistols of this
type were imported to the USA during the Civil War. CONDITION:
Excellent. Correct, polished metal finish with some scattered
gray patina. Some pitting around the percussion lock. Lock works
fine. Nice solid stock with few handling marks. Extra layer of
wax was added to the stock finish. No cracks to the wood. Very
good bore. French cavalry pistol in very collectible condition!
(Ref. "French Military Weapons 1717-1938",
by James E. Hicks, pp. 81 and 94). |
Austro Hungarian M. 1859 Lorenz Cavalry Percussion Pistol
Caliber: 13.9 mm
Price: $1495
Inventory # app_0020
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DESCRIPTION: Large Austro-Hungarian
cavalry percussion pistol. This variant has a safety lever in
front of the hammer. Several Austro-Hungarian military proofs
are present on the barrel and lockplate, "Double Headed
Eagle", "864", etc. Manufactured in
1864, as proved by a date stamped on the lockplate. The
barrel displays fading maker markings, "Ohligs"
(?). The left side of the barrel displays regimental markings,
"10.5.105". The back of the barrel also shows
a Double Headed Eagle and letters, "R",
"W" and "S". The pistol was
manufactured with no provision for the ramrod. CONDITION:
Fine. Polished metal finish with some scattered gray patina.
The careful cleaning would improve the condition of the pistol
dramatically. Lock works fine. Nice solid stock with some handling
marks and scratches. Very good bore. Large Austro-Hungarian
cavalry pistol in very collectible condition! Consignment. (Ref.
"Militargewehre und Pistolen der deutschen Staaten 1800-1870",
by Hans-Dieter Gotz, p. 261). |
Austro Hungarian M. 1859 Lorenz Cavalry Percussion Pistol
Caliber: 13.9 mm
Price: $1495
Inventory # app_0015
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DESCRIPTION: Large Austro-Hungarian
cavalry percussion pistol. The pistol have been probably equipped
in a safety lever in front of the hammer, as indicated by a large
screw in the lockplate. Several Austro-Hungarian military proofs
are present on the barrel and lockplate, "Double Headed
Eagle", "863", etc. Manufactured in
1863, as proved by a date stamped on the lockplate. Fading
proofs and markings are still visible on the left side of the
stock. The pistol was manufactured with no provision for the
ramrod. CONDITION: Fine. Polished metal finish with some
scattered brownish patina. Couple of spots of rough metal on
the barrel and lockplate. The pistol will clean to even better
condition. Lock works fine. Nice solid stock with couple of handling
marks. Very good bore. Large Austro-Hungarian cavalry pistol
in very collectible condition! (Ref. "Militargewehre
und Pistolen der deutschen Staaten 1800-1870", by Hans-Dieter
Gotz, p. 261). |
Spanish M.1852 Cavalry Percussion Pistol
Caliber: 18 mm
Price: $1575
Inventory # app_0014
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DESCRIPTION: Large size Spanish
M. 1852 cavalry percussion pistol. Smoothbore. Several Spanish
military proofs are present on the barrel and lockplate, "Royal
Crown over O", "L" in the circle, etc.
The Royal Crown indicates Spanish state property. The letter
"L" stands for "lote", which
indicates that the pistol was manufactured by a private contractor.
The name of the maker is also stamped on the lockplate, "ALBERDI".
Alberdi was a private contractor manufacturing guns for the Spanish
military in Eibar region of the Basque country. The pistol was
manufactured in 1852 (first year of production), as indicated
by a date stamped on the lockplate. Brass mounted full-stock.
Complete with the original steel swivel ramrod. Barrel length
is 7.5 inch. Overall length is 13.5 inch. CONDITION: Very
good. Polished metal finish with some brownish patina. Lockplate
surface is rough, but all the markings are nice and clear. Lock
works fine. Nice solid stock with couple of handling marks. Very
good bore. Complete with ramrod. |
