FINE CASED ADAMS PATENT DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE CASED ADAMS PATENT DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN B19331. Cal. 476. Blue finish with 5-9/16″ ovoid shaped oct bbl with small dovetailed front sight and fixed rear sight at the back of the top strap. Frame is flat sided with large color case hardened trigger guard and checkered 1-pc angled walnut grip with steel oval grip cap. It has 2″ long 5-shot cyl. Top strap is engraved with the Reilly name & address and the right side of the frame is engraved with the Adams Patent information & SN. Accompanied by its orig English distributor green felt lined oak casing with empty brass medallion in the lid. Interior has a Reilly paper distributor’s label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a bag-shaped Dixon style flask, an orig “REILLY” marked brass 2-cavity conical bullet mold with sprue cutter, a lacquered “REILLY” marked cap tin, a small lacquered rectangular box marked “BELL & BLACK”, an ebony & brass cleaning rod with jag & bore brush and an American made small metal oiler. These well made and beautifully designed revolvers saw extensive service with the British Officer Corps during the 1800s throughout their far-flung empire. PROVENANCE: Pete Harvey (1983); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with some scattered flaking and a few very small spots of light, fine surface pitting. Cyl also retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with one area and several spots of light rust pitting. Grip is sound showing light diamond point wear with a couple of chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with usual light storage & handling nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with the paper label turned yellow and lightly soiled. Felt lining also has numerous small chemical spots, probably from cleaning solvent, with moderate soil in the bottom. Flask retains about 75% orig finish. Mold is crisp & clean with bright cavities. Other accessories are fine. 4-45323 JR52 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1641	$3,450.00	FINE CASED ADAMS PATENT DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN B19331. Cal. 476. Blue finish with 5-9/16″ ovoid shaped oct bbl with small dovetailed front sight and fixed rear sight at the back of the top strap. Frame is flat sided with large color case hardened trigger guard and checkered 1-pc angled walnut grip with steel oval grip cap. It has 2″ long 5-shot cyl. Top strap is engraved with the Reilly name & address and the right side of the frame is engraved with the Adams Patent information & SN. Accompanied by its orig English distributor green felt lined oak casing with empty brass medallion in the lid. Interior has a Reilly paper distributor’s label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a bag-shaped Dixon style flask, an orig “REILLY” marked brass 2-cavity conical bullet mold with sprue cutter, a lacquered “REILLY” marked cap tin, a small lacquered rectangular box marked “BELL & BLACK”, an ebony & brass cleaning rod with jag & bore brush and an American made small metal oiler. These well made and beautifully designed revolvers saw extensive service with the British Officer Corps during the 1800s throughout their far-flung empire. PROVENANCE: Pete Harvey (1983); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with some scattered flaking and a few very small spots of light, fine surface pitting. Cyl also retains 92-93% glossy orig blue with one area and several spots of light rust pitting. Grip is sound showing light diamond point wear with a couple of chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with usual light storage & handling nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately to heavily faded with the paper label turned yellow and lightly soiled. Felt lining also has numerous small chemical spots, probably from cleaning solvent, with moderate soil in the bottom. Flask retains about 75% orig finish. Mold is crisp & clean with bright cavities. Other accessories are fine. 4-45323 JR52 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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