Handguns First ACW revolver purchase

[Patio]

Adams revolver made by the Massachusetts Arms Company in .36 caliber. Took awhile to figure out how the loading lever worked. These are made and finished very well.

 

[Mark A]

Very nice Mass Arms Navy, especially nice for a martial revolver.

 

[Old Soldier]

It is actually a Beaumont-Adams (type3) - the original Adams was double action only. Massachusetts Arms had a licence to produce them. They differ in detail to the original B-A - no screws on the grip, a twin hole security screw on the loading rammer (usually a slotted screw). The finish quality is not as good as the hand-made British ones, but I have no doubt it worked just as well. The preferred military one was 54-bore (.44) but this .36 would have suited the ammunition available. The carouches on the grips show it was supplied to the armed forces - so a real ACW revolver (even if it isn't American!).

 

[Bonedaddy]

Nice one. Great pictures. Thanks for showing.

 

[plymouthairrifle]

NICE! Added to my want list. Thanks for posting.

 

[JOHN42768]

WAT is for William A. Thornton & JT is for John Taylor

 

[Patio]

Thanks for all that replied. Learning is good!

 

[Patrick H]

This revolver is extremely interesting to me. This is the first time I've ever seen this make and model, and yours appears to be in extremely good condition. Your photos are excellent, and I've been studying them, figuring out how the loading ram works (I did not see the lever arm at first.) Sharpness and uniformity of the checkering and presence of the cartouche suggest very little use or handling of this piece. Congratulations on this acquisition and thanks for posting your great photos.

 

[gary]

Looks like original bluing too. What a prize! Well done.

 

[Patio]

Push down on the front of the loading lever. The lever then pivots upward for ramming.

From reading about this interesting pistol, the loading lever has a number on it which won't match the number on the barrel and cylinder. It is different because it is used to keep track of the royalties due to Kerr for the use of their loading lever patent.

Additional grip pictures.

 

[gjpratt]

Very well done. I absolutely love the original bluing!

 

[Papabyrd]

You're in trouble now buying one leads to another then another. But it is a good addiction to have.
You did well on your first one I have been looking for one of these for years with no luck. I have 4 Adams
A karr and a Webley but they are all from across the pond not U.S. made. One of my Adams is a 50 caliber.
You don't Find them in as good condition as yours. Great Find Congratulations !

 

[Greshamian]

Just for comparison, my Beaumont Adams.

 

[Cato3rd]

Sweet revolver you picked up. I really like the design/style of it

 

[Patio]

Just for comparison, my Beaumont Adams.View attachment 579057View attachment 579058

Is your's English made? Looks nice! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Old Soldier]

Is your's English made? Looks nice! Thanks for sharing.

I can tell it is. It has Adams patent number (serial) as well as the B-serial for Beaumont's patent - Right Hand side under the cylinder. It may even have the retailer's address on the top!

 

[Bugattimiller]

A few images of my Beaumont Adams that does have the retailer's address as mentioned by Old Soldier. Top strap is engraved very finely Robert Adams 76 King William Street, London. It is serial number 36432 R with LAC and proof marks on the barrel. I really like the Mass Arms gun shown at the beginning of the thread, super condition and so good having the inspector cartouches on the grip. I've been looking for one for a while but they don't turn up so often this side of the pond. Thanks to all for sharing.

 

[Patio]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

 

[26Intrepid]

Fantastic revolver! I really do like seeing the clear cartouche on the grip! If you think about how old this revolver is, what it's been through, and the cartouche is still present? Amazing!

 

[Greshamian]

Is your's English made? Looks nice! Thanks for sharing.

I can tell it is. It has Adams patent number (serial) as well as the B-serial for Beaumont's patent - Right Hand side under the cylinder. It may even have the retailer's address on the top!

It reads "DEANE & SON 30 KING WILLIAM STT., LONDON BRIDGE"