The Adams "Self Cocking" revolver was designed to be used in double action only. The Adams and its descendants in Europe spelled doom for Samuel Colt's European sales. This Adams patent revolver was manufactured in Belgium as demonstrated by the Liege proofmarks. The top strap reads "MANUFD BY A.F. LICENSED BY/ DEANE ADAMS & DEANE LONDON", and the barrel is marked in matching script "FNI PAR LEPAGE MOUTIER A PARIS". The right side of the frame is marked "ADAMS PATENT [crown/AF proof] 7084". The cylinder is also marked "7084", and the left side of the frame has an additional "ADAMS/PATENT" stamp. There is some scrollwork engraving on the rear sections of the frame, breech end of the barrel, the trigger guard, and the buttcap which has a compartment. It has a blade front sight and rear sight notch at the rear of the top strap. The one piece walnut grip is finely checkered. It comes in a hardwood case with fitted interior containing a lead ball, loading rod, cleaning rod, wrench, tin of percussion caps, and a key. The inside of the lid has a Lepage-Moutier label.