Is this a Beaumont-Adams or a Deane and Adams Revolver? And a few other questions

[LzChase]

I only know 3 things. It is an Adams Patent type revolver, It is the first percussion revolver I've bought and it is quite beautiful despite it's heavy wear.

....That being said I am no expert, I know not if it is a Beaumont-Adams or a Deane and Adams variant, neither do I know exactly when it was made?
The ramrod is missing for some reason. It only works in double action. I don't know if this is normal or not for this particular revolver. I think it is a 38 bore version as a .45 is way too small. What is it plated with? Nickel? Silver?

 

[LzChase]

EDIT: The revolver was once listed on Bukowskis. Here it looks slightly different. At this point in time it has it's cylinder pin bolt and a strange hammer. Interesting.
https://www.bukowskis.com/sv/lots/458021-revolver-adams-1800-talets-mitt

 

[user 48679]

IIRC, the spurred hammer makes it a Beaumont Adams improvement, as the earlier Deane-Adams AFAIK didn't have the hammer spur.

 

[user 33882]

The standard Adams is double action only and usually doesn't have a spur on the hammer. The Beaumont-Adams is single/double action and has a spur on the hammer. A Beaumont-Adams will generally have an Adams patent use number on the right side of the frame and a Beaumont patent use number on the side of the cylinder, but that isn't always the case.

 

[OldEnglish]

The standard Adams is double action only and usually doesn't have a spur on the hammer. The Beaumont-Adams is single/double action and has a spur on the hammer. A Beaumont-Adams will generally have an Adams patent use number on the right side of the frame and a Beaumont patent use number on the side of the cylinder, but that isn't always the case.

This is a civil war Beaumont Adams imported from the London Armoury Company. Cool gun! Lots of history.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

OK Guys so HOW does one load this? A separate device and then the cylinder is returned to the revolver?

LD

 

[Auldjin]

This is my Adams, It is self-cocking (UK terminology) so it does not have a spur on the hammer. It does not have a rammer because you are expected to push the bullet in with your thumb.

For comparison, here is my Beaumont-Adams which is a true double action.

Note the double serial numbers.

I hope this helps.

 

[Pukatea Bay Boy]

Kia Ora,
What a BIG Beaumont Adam's. Nikell plated I'd guess?
Best of both worlds single & Double action.
Missing the loading lever . You could make one up
Great find. Enjoyed this thread.
In NZ British revolvers are a bit more common than US , but there's a number of both .
Adam's Beaumonts Tranters all look fairly similar ( I could be completely wrong) but improvements made & added patent got the name on the gun???
Your 1 is a real hand cannon
Well done acquiring it.
Have a great day
( Ma Te Wa)
(Nga mihi)
Kind Regards.

 

[Auldjin]

Adam's Beaumonts Tranters all look fairly similar

A double action Tranter.