Adams" percussion revolver model 1851, five shots, caliber 45, double action. Rifled 16 cm barrels. Closed frame decorated with scrolls, stamped "ADAM'S PATENT", engraved on the side "ADAM'S PATENT N° 9543" and on the top in Gothic letters "Leon Leroux Arqer à Paris". Checkered walnut stock with silver thumb piece. Blued finish with 60% patina. Length : 32 cm B.E. . Jean and Léon LEROUX were harquebusiers 31 rue de Richelieu. They exhibited in Paris in 1855 (Medal of 2nd class) in 1867 and in 1878.
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Lot no. 144

Adams" percussion revolver model 1851, five shots, caliber 45, double action. Rifled 16 cm barrels. Closed frame decorated with scrolls, stamped "ADAM'S PATENT", engraved on the side "ADAM'S PATENT N° 9543" and on the top in Gothic letters "Leon Leroux Arqer à Paris". Checkered walnut stock with silver thumb piece. Blued finish with 60% patina. Length : 32 cm B.E. . Jean and Léon LEROUX were harquebusiers 31 rue de Richelieu. They exhibited in Paris in 1855 (Medal of 2nd class) in 1867 and in 1878.

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,200
Result
€1,408
Buyer's premium
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Adams" percussion revolver model 1851, five shots, caliber 45, double action. Rifled 16 cm barrels. Closed frame decorated with scrolls, stamped "ADAM'S PATENT", engraved on the side "ADAM'S PATENT N° 9543" and on the top in Gothic letters "Leon Leroux Arqer à Paris". Checkered walnut stock with silver thumb piece. Blued finish with 60% patina. Length : 32 cm B.E. . Jean and Léon LEROUX were harquebusiers 31 rue de Richelieu. They exhibited in Paris in 1855 (Medal of 2nd class) in 1867 and in 1878.
Sale
SYSTEM GUNS AND U.S. GUNS - L. Family Collection
Tuesday 6 July 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 11 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris