Adams 1851 Maori Land Wars Pistol
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An Adams 1851 Maori land Wars pistol, rare Maori land Wars era - Adams army model revolver. Dragoon five-shot percussion revolver, circa 1851-1856 - five-shot self cocking percussion revolver; .50 inch calibre; 8 inch octagonal barrel; foliate engraved blued frame; engraved trigger guard and butt cap with hinged cap trap, now lost; one piece chequered grip markings: maker's marks on top of barrel: 'Deane, Adams & Deane, makers to H.R.H. Prince Albert. 30 King William St. London Bridge' stamped on right frame: Adam's patent 4352 ®' London proof and view marks on cylinder. On custom presentation stand. Antique collector's piece - no fire arms license required. Length 30 cm. Private collection - New Zealand
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- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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