DuMouchelles
Live Auction

The July 2022 Auctions: Day 1

Thu, Jul 21, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 232

DEANE ADAMS & DEANE MODEL 1851 DOUBLE ACTION FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER, C. 1850S, L 6" BARREL, SN 12838

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Adams patent 1851 double action revolver, the first double action revolver model. Octagonal barrel marked 'Deane Adams & Deane 30 King William St. London Bridge' and bearing proof marks of a crown over P and a crown over V. Frame marked 'Adams' Patent No. 12838'. Cylinder marked 'No. 12838 P' and bearing proof marks of a crown over V. No apparent caliber markings, appears to be .38. Having a checked walnut grip, wedge rear sight and blade front sight. Includes original wooden storage box with Deane Adams & Deane label. Storage box also contains a brass powder flask, a bullet mold, cleaning rod, a maintenance tool and percussion caps.