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LOT 3292
Rare and Unique Documented
A. Francotte Beaumont-Adams Double
Action Centerfire Conversion Revolver with
Inscribed Case and Accessories From the Famous
Henk L. Visser Collection - Serial no. 3171, 44 CF
cal., 6 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, gutta percha
grips. This is a rare example of a Beaumont-Adams revolver, originally
manufactured by August Francotte of Liege, Belgium, as a percussion revolver and subsequently converted by P. Stevens of
Maastricht, Netherlands, to accept a centerfire cartridge. Reportedly, P. Stevens supplied an example of one of these centerfire
conversion revolvers to the Dutch Navy in 1869 in an attempt to interest them, but this system was not adopted. The one-piece
barrel and frame group have a dovetailed blade front and notch rear sight. Engraved with scrolling foliage on each side of the
breech, border engraved top strap with maker marking, cylinder with engraved forward edge and stamped with maker and conversion marks, P. Stevens markings on the striker housing and loading gate, and engraving on the butt cap. Includes a lined mahogany case with a brass escutcheon on the lid inscribed “den 1st Luit.t C.D.H. Sethe. de Offic.r van den Rycursus.1862” which translates to “[For] 1st Lieutenant C.D.H.
Sethe [from] the officers of the riding course.1862”, manufacturer’s trade label on the inside of the lid, and containing a cleaning rod, oiler and lead balls. This rare revolver is pictured on pages 516-517 of the book “The Visser Collection” Volume I part 4 catalog no. 908 by G. de Vries and B.J. Martens, page 223 of the book “Nederlandse Vuurwapens, Landmacht, Marine en
Koloniale Troepen 1866-1895” by the same authors, and pages 41-45 of “Die Militarrevolver der Niederlande 1856-1940” by H.E. Harder and W.A. Dreschler.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% plus original blue finish with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance. Grip is also very fine with some light handling marks and defined edges and designs. Mechanically excellent. Included case is fine with some light handling marks.
Provenance: The Henk L. Visser Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
LOT 3293
Exceptional Cased Engraved Deane, Adams & Deane
Double Action Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 7749.R., 54 bore cal., 6 3/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Deane, Adams & Deane are most famous for the production
of Robert Adams’ patented revolvers. Prior to becoming a partner, Adams was the manager for
George and John Deane until 1851. Adams’ revolvers became popular following the Great Exhibition
of 1851 and competed with Samuel Colt’s revolvers. In February 1856, Adams left and started the London Armoury Company with other business partners. The upper barrel flat and top strap is signed “DEANE ADAMS & DEANE, 30. KING WILLIAMS STT LONDON BRIDGE.” and also have a dovetailed front sight and fixed notch rear sight. London proofmarks are on the upper left barrel flat and
the casehardened cylinder. The finely checkered grip has a blued steel cap with a
small trapdoor compartment. The case has a Deane, Adams & Deane trade
label, green baize lining, cap pouch, oiler, cleaning rod, “REGISTERED/28
Nov./1851/R. ADAMS” and “1912/54” marked .44 caliber/54 bore ball/bullet mold,
bag shaped Dixon & Sons powder flask, and nipple wrench.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 90% plus original blue finish, 60% of the lightly fading
original case colors, some minor spotting, and generally only minor age and storage related
wear. The grip is excellent with crisp checkering and minimal wear. Mechanically fine. The
case and accessories are very fine with minor wear. Overall, a very attractive cased set.
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 3,750 - 5,000
LOT 3294
Very Fine Cased Engraved Tranter Double Trigger Self-Cocking Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 18,301.T., 44 cal., 6 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. This mid-19th century Tranter revolver features
very attractive English scroll engraving throughout along with lined borders and other accents, a dovetail mounted post style front sight, notch rear sight, spur-less hammer,
“W.TRANTER’S/PATENT” marked on the left side of the loading lever arm, frame, and cocking trigger; “EM” marked on the left side of the frame ahead of the cylinder, “No. 18,301.T.” on the
right side of the frame, London proofs, and a checkered walnut grip with blued cap. It comes in a fitted oak case with a tin of lubricating composition, lubricating bullets, Eley Bros. cap tin, screwdriver,
nipple wrench, Dixon & Sons powder flask, Tranter double bullet mold, cleaning rod, and Dixon & Sons oiler. CONDITION: Fine with 70% original blue finish, mostly bright lever, hammer and trigger; smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and generally minor overall wear. The grip is very fine and has crisp checkering.
Mechanically fine. The exterior of the case is revarnished and is fine, and there is moderate wear to the lining. The accessories
are all fine or better with minor wear.
Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman.
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Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000