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Lot 1280:Gold Damascene Decorated Beaumont-Adams Double Action Revolver

December 5th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1280:Gold Damascene Decorated Beaumont-Adams Double Action Revolver

December 5th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Elaborate Gold Damascene Decorated Beaumont-Adams Double Action Percussion Revolver with Wilkinson & Son Retailer Marking with Unique Brazier Patent Loading Lever

Joseph Brazier received British patent 760 for his loading lever design in 1855 and manufactured Adams revolvers under license in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. The revolver also has intricate gold plating and gold koftgari/Indian damascene patterns covering most of the surfaces, flourishes of European style scrollwork engraving, blade and notch sights, "JOSEPH BRAZIER'S PATENT No. 441" on the loading lever, "WILKINSON & SON 27 PALL MALL LONDON" on the top strap, London proofmarks, "B8553" over an unclear "ADAMS PATENT" on the right side of the frame, and a finely checkered grip. The scrollwork was likely originally engraved while the gun was in England, and the gold work was most likely decorated in India and may have been taken there by a British officer. The patterns are very similar to those on a set of Colts from the same period that came out of India. Import marking on left side of grip strap.

ConditionVery fine with 95% plus of the elaborately Damascene gold and blackened finish, some flaking, and light overall wear. The grip is very fine, crisp checkering and collector type storage marks. Mechanically excellent. This is an amazing piece and very well may have been owned by an Indian noblemen, high ranking British officer, or other dignitary.
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ManufacturerEnglish
ModelBeaumount Adams
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44
Barrel5 3/4 inch octagon
Finishgold damascene
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3036
Catalog page212
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