J Adams Wedge Frame Percussion Revolver

American Civil War

.44 Cal. 6.375" barrel length. SN: 1659. Blued and casehardened metal finish with walnut grips mounting dovetailed front blade and topstrap rear notch sights. Double action six-shot percussion revolver with side mounted loading lever. Left frame is marked PATENT NO 1659, with the topstrap further marked J ADAMS LONDON. Birmingham proofs visible between each chamber, on cylinder, and on lower barrel. Grips spaced with a replaced plywood spacer. {ANTIQUE}

Condition
Fine. Bore is Frosty with brown patina, and strong rifling. Metal finish is a mottled brown on the formerly casehardened cylinder, with the barrel retaining the strongest blue, and the frame only traces in recesses. Majority of metal finish is a deep brown patina. Grips have been sanded, and are now separated by a replaced plywood spacer. Chip to rear edge of left grip panel. Brass grip screw likely replaced. Action shows good timing.