Mass. Arms Adams 1851 Variant Revolver, Suhl, Germany

Lot description

Massachusetts Arms Co. Adams Revolver Variant Model 1851, likely Suhl, Germany mfg. double action, percussion, 40 caliber, 6.1/8" octagonal barrel, blade front sight, notched rear sight, the top strap only partially readable because of added rear sight "ial Patent Revolver" for Imperial Patent Revolver, five round smooth cylinder marked at its back side on two stops "4", no other apparent markings, scrolled engraving at frame, safety lever at left frame and cylinder pin release at right, both void of markings, checkered wood grips, retains most bluing, now with surface rust spots overall, action operates with cylinder engaging properly but trigger does not fully return after action pull, the bore is bright with some apparent dark spots, rifling exceptionally strong, no apparent serial number