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Lot 178:Massachusetts Arms Co. Adams Patent Double Action Revolver

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 178:Massachusetts Arms Co. Adams Patent Double Action Revolver

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce and Desirable Serial Number 100 Martially Inspected U.S. Civil War Contract Massachusetts Arms Co. Adams Patent Navy Model Double Action Percussion Revolver

This is one of approximately 600 purchased by the U.S. government of the 1,000 Adams Navy Model revolvers manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Co. in the late 1850s and early 1860s. This example, serial number 100, is bearing faint oval script inspection cartouches stamped on both sides of the grip. The revolver has the Kerr patent rammer on the left side of the six-inch octagon barrel, .36 caliber five-shot cylinder, safety bar on the right side of the frame, hammer with coarse knurled spur and one-piece, checkered walnut grip with a provision in center of grips presumably for a lanyard. Matching serial number "100" marked on the cylinder and left of the frame, "ADAMS.PATENT/MAY 3D 1853" roll-stamped on the left of the frame, "PATENT/JUNE 3.1856" stamped on the right of the frame. Small "A" and "T" Ordnance sub-inspection marks stamped on the major components.

ConditionVery good, retaining 20% original high polish blue finish mostly concentrated on the right of the frame and in protected areas, with smooth gray and brown patina, some scattered light pitting, and mostly defined markings in the metal. The grip is also very good with some light handling marks, defined checkering with some light nicks, and faint but visible cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerMassachusetts Arms Co
ModelAdams
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge36
Barrel6 inch octagon
Finishblue
Gripcheckered, cartouched walnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2229
Catalog page181
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