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Robert ADAMS, 1851 patent with double action only
the revolver made under license by Auguste Francotte
Støckel: Auguste Francotte, Liège, 1810 - 1866, founder of gun factory,
retailer: Støckel: Benjamin Cogswell, London, circa 1841 - 1863, 224 Strand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF= Auguste Francotte

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1851 Adams patent with double action only revolver made under license by Auguste Francotte, Liège, serial # 12717, caliber .50 percussion, 6" octagonal barrel with dovetail front sight and maker's inscription on top, additional AF and mandatory Belgian ELG proof on cylinder, left side 1851 Adams Patent. The engraved revolver was kept in the white as common in Belgium, fine checkered grips, some pitting, very good function and condition. The revolver comes in a typical green inlaid show case, in the lid the retailer's name Cogswell, London. Adams Bullet mold with 54 bore, not marked powder flask, nipple driver, ramrod, oilcan and a wad cutter punch ,
all in very good condition.     $3,250.