Percussion Revolvers

French six shot percussion revolver with a 6.5" octagonal barrel. Top strap has the inscription "Devisme a Paris" in silver. Devisme was a genius for inventing different systems for firing, and this is one of them. Each chamber of the percussion cylinder, when removed from the revolver, has a "post" upon which the bullet and powder charge are placed in the cylinder. The bullet is on top of...

Manufactured approximately 1851. Serial numbers 6372 and 6357. Top straps are marked "Manuf Re By A Francotte Licensed by Deane Adams & Deane London". The fine engraving pattern is the same on each revolver. Grips are checkered walnut with fancy ebony butt caps with geometric fan sculpting. Bother revolvers have approximately 90% original finish. The oak casing has a two cavity bullet...

This revolver is very similar to the Tranter 5th Pattern also known as Tranter Adams Kerr Revolver with the barrel forged integral with the frame. The overall length is approx. 12.25". The 6" octagon 42 caliber barrel with Birmingham proofs has an...

Serial Number 825. Made in 1863. 36 caliber with a 7 ½” half round half octagon barrel.  This is an Augusta, Ga manufactured revolver. This gun has a nice even dark gray t light brown patina throughout metal. All numbers are matching. Grips are original and good as refinished. Very fine example of a rare early confederate Revolver!

Serial Number 354. Made circa 1862-1864. Nice example of a Spiller and Burr. Barrel and cylinder have a dark gray patina. Frame has a toned patina and has not been cleaned. Grips are very old replacements. Gun is all matching. Very Nice example!

Made in the 1840s – 1850s. 28 caliber with 3 ½” 10 shot barrels. This is the scarcer model with the ribbed barrels. Frame is engraved. Barrels have a dark brown patina and frame has a light gray patina. Grips are very fine original ivories. The recoil shield may be an old replacement....

Very fine English made percussion revolver. Bore is approximately .45 caliber. Top strap is marked J. Adams London. This a beautifully made revolver in near excellent condition. Cylinder has vivid case colors. Metal has approximately 96% original blue with some minor flaking on grip straps. Left side of frame is marked "Patent No. 1681". The nipples are excellent. Checkered walnut grips are...

Six shot percussion revolver approximately .38 caliber. The revolver is unmarked as to the maker, except for a Liege proof on the cylinder. This revolver is made in the Tranter style. Action works perfectly. Bore has strong rifling with some corrosion in the grooves. Frame and cylinder are engraved with floral motifs and a bird in flight. The trigger guard and butt cap are engraved en-suite....

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...

Belgian Transitional Percussion Revolver. Belgian made and proofed. Cylinder has partition nipples and features a loading rammer with right side mounted lever and geared rod. The cylinder arbor has a Colt type wedge to fasten the barrel assembly. Several variations of transitional English and European revolvers are photographed along with very good descriptions. See The Handgun by Geoffrey...

Large All Metal Stocked Percussion Pistol Marked Hyde and Goodrich. .50 caliber with a 5” barrel, 11” overall in length. Barrel marked "Hyde and Goodrich.” Behind hammer is marked "Van Wart Son & Co.” Gun is in nice condition. Very good engraving on the stock. The firm Hyde and Goodrich was a firm out of New Orleans that imported military and luxury items. Hyde and Goodrich supplied...