Unusual Revolver "hermand David" Type Adams - Cal 380 - XIX°

Uncommon, HERMAND DAVID revolver, ADAMS type, Liège, Belgium, 19th century. Percussion revolver with carcass and octagonal barrel, are distinct and fixed to each other in the manner of COLT, first by means of a robust cylinder axis and then by screwing the barrel block to the breech. Body with small serial number: 4799. see photo. 5.5 inch (14 cm) octagonal barrel with rifled interior in caliber 380. Half-moon handlebar. Left side a long arming lever of the BEAUMONT-ADAMS type and a safety key intended to prevent the hammer from reaching the chimneys. A thin plate protrudes from the top of the carcass far enough to completely cover the chimney, a device whose purpose seems to be to protect the shooter against possible fragments of the capsule projected backwards. Hammer without crest, double action mechanism in working order. Ring trigger typical of this Belgian gunsmith. Cylinder with 6 shots of the solid type with punches "starred ELG (1811 to 1893) and V under crown, until 1877, the marking of the inspectors of Liège. One-piece checkered walnut stock and fixed between two flanges and decorated a metal cap fixed by a screw Length: 28 cm Barrel length: 14 cm (5.5 inches) Capacity: 6 shots Caliber: 380 Weight: 590 g Good condition of conservation and use, in its juice, see details on the photos Shipping costs offered for FRANCE Shipping costs outside FRANCE, price on request depending on the area of the country Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery.