The distinctive Kerr's Patent Revolver was designed by James Kerr, cousin of Robert Adams, in 1855 and was manufactured by the London Armoury Company c. 1859-1866, mainly for export. This late production example (~11,000 made) was sold through the well-known John Venables shop at 99 St. Aldate Street in Oxford which opened shortly before 1832. It has a post front sight, notch rear sight, "VENABLES OXFORD" signed on top of the barrel, "L.A.C." for London Armoury Co. on the upper left followed by the London proof and view marks, "LONDON/ARMOURY" on the left side of the frame, "LONDON ARMOURY CO." signed on the lock, "KERR'S PATENT 10,828" on the right side of the frame, "10,828" repeated on the cylinder along with London proof and view marks, "416" on the face of the cylinder and side of the trigger, a checkered walnut grip, and a lanyard ring on the pommel cap. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection

Fine with 80% original blue finish on the barrel and frame, patches of original blue and otherwise mostly smooth brown patina on the cylinder, light original case colors, mostly gray and brown patina on the lock, a few spots of mild oxidation/pitting, and generally rather minor overall wear. The grip is also fine and has crisp checkering, a hairline crack in the toe, and mostly minor wear. Mechanically excellent.