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Lot #3299
Lot #3301

Lot 3300: Cased Exhibition Quality Lepage Moutier Adams' Patent Revolver

Exceptional Cased Exhibition Quality Relief Chiseled and Carved Lepage Moutier Adams' Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Lot 3300: Cased Exhibition Quality Lepage Moutier Adams' Patent Revolver

Exceptional Cased Exhibition Quality Relief Chiseled and Carved Lepage Moutier Adams' Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Estimated Price: $9,000 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Cased Exhibition Quality Relief Chiseled and Carved Lepage Moutier Adams' Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver

Manufacturer: Le Page
Model: Percussion
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 6 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: relief carved ebony
Stock:
Item Views: 351
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
Class: Antique
Description:

This revolver was built in Liege for and likely embellished and finished in Paris by Lepage Moutier c. 1856. We have seen other Lepage Moutier Adams revolvers in several variations. Though built with a spurred hammer, this revolver is a double action only revolver like the original Adams revolvers and does not incorporate the Beaumont's patent that allows for use in single action or double action. It also retains the earlier frame style. The barrel has a dovetailed bead style blade front sight and is inscribed "Lepage Moutier a Paris." The breech end of the barrel, the frame, and the trigger guard have deep relief floral scroll engraving. The cylinder has engraved "C" scrolls and floral patterns, and the grip cap has raised relief floral patterns. The grip has coordinating floral scroll relief carving. The left side of the frame has "ADAMS/1856/PATENT" in an oval within a engraved bloom, and the right side of the frame has "ADAMS' PATENT 11948" along a tendril of the scroll engraving. The cylinder has Liege proofs, "11948" on the side, and "10" on the rear face. The revolver comes in a closely fitted rosewood case with the initials "C.C' under a bust of a knight with a rampant hound crest on the helm. A cleaning rod, nipple wrench, powder flask, dual cavity bullet mold numbered to the revolver, screwdriver, and several bullets are included.

Rating Definition:

Extremely fine with 85% plus original high polish blue finish, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, crisp markings and engraving, and minor overall wear associated with age and storage. The attractive ebony grip is also excellent and has crisp relief carving, a few slight flakes at the edges, and minor handling wear. Mechanically fine. The accessories are generally very fine to excellent with the exception of the flask spring which is broken. The case is fine and has some slivers absent from the lower edges, a few cracks, and general mild wear. This is a very attractive cased set centered on a finely embellished Adams' revolver likely owned by a French gentleman or officer during the reign of Napoleon III.



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