Name: Beaumont-Adams Revolver with Gold Damascene Embellishment and Original Case
Brand: Robert Adams 1
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Beaumont-Adams Revolver with Gold Damascene Embellishment and Original Case

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About the Item

Spectacular Beaumont-Adams Revolver manufactured by the London Armoury Company. It comes with the original fitted interior case and accessories which include a bullet mould, powder-flask, bullet pouch and cleaning rod. Virtually all of the metal surfaces are covered in gold damascene patterns that were done by a master craftsmen of the period.. The gold inlaid floral motif incorporates vines, leaves, and floral blossoms with floral scrollwork. It is rare to see this level of craftsmanship and elaborate damascene decoration on such a gun. It indicates that this gun would have been owned by a nobleman, dignitary or a high ranking British officer. About the Beaumont-Adams Revolver The Beaumont-Adams Revolver was a British service revolver which became the first double action revolver in the world following the acceptance of its patent in 1856. The innovation of this design left Colt in a weaker position, although the Beaumont-Adams would not last for very long in service, being replaced by the Enfield Mk I Revolver in 1880. Design Details The Beaumont-Adams was the first double action revolver in the world (or atleast the first true double action system developed). The Beaumont design is virtually the same as the modern designs, although the Beaumont-Adams has no real safety elements incorporated into the mechanism. This simple solution to create a double action revolver virtually ran Colt out of business in London as it became clear that double action was the way forward in revolver design. The Beaumont-Adams was a modification to the original Adams Revolver which originally used a percussion lock mechanism. This was adjusted to include a very basic self-loading mechanism before the Lt Beaumont applied his changes to the design. The frame remained the same as the original and a spurred Hammer was added to allow the Beaumont-Adams to be fired in either Single or Double action. Ammunition The Beaumont-Adams was chambered in three different calibre sizes with the most popular size, the .479 calibre ball, being preferred by the British Army for its greater stopping power. Other calibre sizes included a .338in (8.58mm) and .442in (11.2mm) balls. Usage The Beaumont-Adams, following the obtainment of its patent in June 1856, became the favoured sidearm of British Officers, whom had to purchase their own sidearms at that time. Production officially began in 1862, lasting 18 years by which stage the Enfield Mk I Revolver and Lancaster Pistol had become more popular firearms. The Beaumont-Adams also beat the French Lefaucheux M1858 Revolver to the mantel (fireplace) of the first double action revolver. The Beaumont-Adams also became a popular revolver in Holland and Russia, pushing Adams into selling contracts to companies in Birmingham and Liege. A total of approximately 250,000 Beaumont-Adams were manufactured over the 18 years of British Service, a feat which pushed Colt out of London. In the United States the Massachusetts Arms Company obtained a contract and produced 19,000 Beaumont-Adams Revolvers which would be used by both sides of the American Civil War. Production Information Country of origin: Great Britain Manufacturers: London Armoury Company Deane, Adams and Deane Designers: Lt. Frederick E.B. Beaumont Robert Adams Year designed: 1856 Production began: 1856 Production ended: 1880 Technical specifications Weapon type: Service Revolver Caliber: .338, .442, .479 CAP & Ball Action: Double action Capacity: Five-shot cylinder Cyclic rate: 12 rounds per minute Maximum effective range 91.4m (100yds) Usage: Used by Great Britain.

Creator:
Lt. Frederick E.B. Beaumont (Designer),London Armoury Company (Manufacturer),Robert Adams 1 (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Metal,Walnut
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1870
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Hamilton, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1355213758602

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