The Adams Arms English Adams Patent Beaumont Adams revolver is a collectible that blends 19th-century workmanship with battlefield provenance. For shooters and historians alike, the balance of original finish, functional mechanics, and documented lineage makes this piece worthy of close study.

ADAMS ARMS ENGLISH ADAMS PATENT

Historic build and mechanical condition

Serial number SN:32409 identifies this English Adams Patent .45 Caliber 5-Shot Revolver as a Beaumont Adams pattern with clear topstrap marking John Williams Bideford. The action indexes and times perfectly, and the sliding safety on the right side of the frame remains intact — rare and important for collectors looking for original mechanical features. The bore shows good rifling with scattered corrosion in the grooves; this is consistent with a service-life firearm that has been preserved rather than fully restored. The overall blue finish sits around 70%, and the grips are very good plus with excellent checkering and no chips or cracks.

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Caliber, handling, and practical context

The .45 caliber Beaumont Adams is a big-bore percussion design intended for stopping power and close-range effectiveness in mid-19th-century combat. For reenactors or black-powder enthusiasts, the .45 bore offers historically accurate ballistics and recoil characteristics that emphasize controlled, deliberate shooting. The five-shot cylinder and strong indexing make it reliable for period-appropriate use and safe handling by experienced shooters familiar with percussion firearms.

Provenance and documented history

This revolver bears the L.A.C. mark on the left side of the barrel — a London Armory Company stamp — tying it to known Confederate purchases during the Civil War. Documentation notes that L.A.C. manufactured Beaumont Adams revolvers and that General Colin McRae ordered large quantities in 1863. References in period research such as The English Connection confirm that several Confederate-documented Beaumont Adams pistols exist, increasing the historical value of this example.

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At $2995.99, this ADAMS ARMS ENGLISH ADAMS PATENT represents a collectible balance of condition, functionality, and documented Civil War-era provenance. Check current availability and secure full specs by following the link — purchases are completed via the retailer from our product page.

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