
Factory cased Beaumont-Adams Revolver (AH5869)
The Beaumont-Adams revolver of 1855 is significant as this was the first true double action revolver to be produced in commercial quantities. This 442 caliber percussion Beaumont-Adams revolver was made by the London Armory Company and marketed by J & W. Wood of Manchester. It has an approx. 5 5/8" octagon barrel marked on the top flat J & W WOOD 74 KING ST MANCHESTER. All metal is...