The Adams revolver, also known as the Deane-Adams revolver, [2] is a black powder, double-action, percussion revolver. Introduced in 1851, it was the first revolver designed and produced in the United Kingdom. It was heavily used by British officers during the Crimean War (1853–1856) and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. It was the precursor of ...

Oct 3, 2019 · In 1851, English designer Robert Adams offered his “improved” repeater. Like the Colt, it had a cylinder and single barrel, but the shooter had merely to pull the trigger in one smooth action...

Robert Adams (1 December 1809 – 13 September 1870) was a 19th-century British gunsmith who patented the first successful semi-double-action revolver in 1851. His revolvers were used during the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, the American Civil War, and the Anglo-Zulu War.

Feb 20, 2023 · In the mid-19th century, Britain was one of the First Nations to adopt a metallic cartridge service revolver, with the Adams Revolver winning that spot. Let's take a hands-on look.

The Beaumont–Adams revolver is a black powder, double-action, percussion revolver. Originally adopted by the British Army in .442 calibre (54-bore, 11.2 mm) in 1856, it was replaced in British service in 1880 by the .476 calibre (11.6 mm) [1] Enfield Mk I revolver.

Apr 20, 2016 · Meanwhile in February 1851, British gunsmith Robert Adams patented his double-action revolver design. The key advantages Adams’ revolvers had over Colt’s were their larger caliber and double...

This is one of the rarest and least often encountered variations of the M-1851 Self-Cocking Adams Patent Percussion Revolver, the Dragoon model, a .50 caliber hand cannon. Robert Adams manufactured these exceptionally strong and powerful handguns under his …

This is a very attractive example of an English Adams Model 1851 self-cocking (double action) revolver from the first part of the 1850s. These fine quality, solid frame revolvers were as important to the history and development of the revolving handgun as were the developments and designs of Samuel Colt.

The Adams revolver, also known as the Deane-Adams revolver, [2] is a black powder, double-action, percussion revolver. Introduced in 1851, it was the first revolver designed and produced in the United Kingdom. It was heavily used by British officers during the Crimean War (1853–1856) and the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Nov 3, 2016 · Robert Adams is credited with patenting the first successful double action revolver in 1851. The Adams revolvers were initially double action only. They were well-received among professionals in the 1850s and served with the British East India Company, with British military officers, and were eventually popular among officers in the South ...