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LOT 248
Cased Factory Engraved Belgian British
Bull-Dog Double Action Revolver - Serial
no. 43, 45 CF cal., 2 1/2 inch octagon bbl.,
nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured
c. 1870s-1890s. Features highly attractive
foliate scroll engraving on the frame and
cylinder, a rounded blade front sight, “*/M”
inspection mark on the right of the barrel at
the breech, a “crown/[?]B” mark on the front
of the frame, a round “crown/PF” mark on the
left of the frame (likely Pirlot Freres or Pirlot &
Fresart), “BRITISH/BULL-DOG” and groove rear
sight on the top strap, “4” along with “*/M”
and the pre-1893 oval Liege proof on the
rear of the cylinder, “43” marked on the toe,
checkered hard rubber grips, and “COB” followed by a “4” and “M” on the front strap under the left grip. The
revolver comes in a fitted oak case with a W. Richards of Liverpool trade label, oiler, cleaning rod, and key.
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% plus original nickel plating remaining, crisp engraving, and mild overall
wear including some oxidation. The grips are also very fine and have crisp checkering and minor wear.
Mechanically fine. The case is very good with mild storage wear.
Provenance: The Cam & Deb Cooper Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,500
LOT 250
Cased Factory Engraved William Tranter Double Action
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 16003.T., 44 cal., 6 inch octagon
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured c.mid 19th century.
William Tranter (1816-1890) patented his innovative self-cocking
and double action revolvers in the mid-1850s, and they were among the earliest double action revolvers alongside
the Adams and Beaumont-Adams. This example feature classic English scroll and border engraving, a dovetailed
post front sight, “W. TRANTER’S/PATENT” on the loading lever arm and left side of the frame, “HH” on the front left of
the frame, Birmingham proofs on the upper left barrel flat and cylinder, “No 16003.T.” on the right side of the frame,
and a checkered walnut grip. The revolver comes in a fitted mahogany case with green baize lining and a variety of
accessories, including a 54 bore (.442 caliber) Tranter mold and Tranter bullet tin.
CONDITION: Very good with mostly silver-gray patina, some original blue remaining in the protected areas, minor
pitting, distinct markings and engraving, and mild wear. The grip is fine and has crisp checkering with minor spots of
wear. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are fine and have age and storage related wear.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 247
Deane & Sons
Retailer Marked
Beaumont-
Adams
Double Action
Percussion
Revolver - Serial
no. 40570, 44 cal.,
5 3/4 inch octagon
bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips.
Manufactured
in the mid-
19th century,
this Deane &
Sons retailed
Beaumont-Adams
revolver bears
serial number
40570, which falls
right in between
two known very
closely numbered
engraved presentation Beaumont-Adams revolvers, one being number 40568 presented to Confederate
President Jefferson Davis (reference RIAC Auction 88 Lot 1190) and the other being 40573 presented
by maker Robert Adams to Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson (reference Catalog No.
0985.13.00120a in the American Civil War Museum of Richmond, Virginia). Whether or not this example
was presented to anyone is unknown at the time of writing. Features a dovetail mounted blade front sight,
integral notch rear sight at the top rear of the frame, London proof and view marks on the upper left of the
barrel and in between the cylinder nipples, with retailer marking “DEANE & SON. LONDON BRIDGE” marked
on the top strap, a sliding safety on the right, “ADAMS PATENT No 40570” on the right side of the frame,
matching “No 40570” on the cylinder, and a checkered walnut grip. Includes a felt lined custom case with
a blank shield plaque on the lid and reproduction Deane & Sons trade label inside, containing a copper
powder flask, ball mold marked “54” (54 bore/.442 caliber) on the sprue cutter, Eley cap tin, oiler, cleaning
rod, screwdriver and nipple tool.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish with areas of smooth brown patina on the balance,
scattered patches of light oxidation and pitting, with sharp markings. Grip is also fine with a few nicks in
the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically fine. Case is very good as custom made, with a mild crack
visible at the front area of the lid, and some minor edge wear on the relined interior.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 249
Exceptional Cased,
Engraved and I. & W.
Wood Retailer Marked
London Armoury Co.
120 Bore Beaumont-
Adams Double Action
Percussion Revolver - Serial
no. 34120.R, 120 bore cal.,
4 3/8 inch octagon bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured c.mid-19th
century, this finely engraved
British percussion revolver
is based on Robert Adam’s
1851 design improved by Lt.
Frederick E.B. Beaumont in 1855. Beaumont’s contributions allowed the revolver to be used in single or double action
instead of just double action like the original Adams design and became very popular, ultimately helping to force the
closure of Samuel Colt’s London factory. These revolvers were among the few double action revolvers available during
the American Civil War. “I. & W. WOOD. 74 KING STT MANCHESTER” is marked across the top strap and onto the barrel.
London proof marks are on the barrel and cylinder. The right side of the frame has “B18,373/ADAMS PATENT 34120.R”,
and “No. 34120./R.” is also marked on the cylinder. There are engraved borders as well as engraved scrollwork, and the
grip is finely checkered. The revolver comes in a fitted oak case with green baize lining, a 120 bore marked Adams ball/
bullet mold, nipple wrench, cleaning rod, oiler, small powder flask, screwdriver, Eley cap tin, and key.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with crisp engraving and markings, 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish
with fading mainly on the trigger guard and pommel cap and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, light
scratches, and general mild handling and storage marks. The grip is also very fine and has minor handling and storage
marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The exterior of the case is refinished, and the case is otherwise
very good. The accessories are fine with age and storage related wear,
Provenance: The Cam & Deb Cooper Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500