George Daw Revolver

This is a very pleasing and early and possibly a prototype Daw's revolver in a sympathetically relined case with original powder flask, some tools and reproduction oil bottle. The Daw was a well received revolver and much publicised by exponents such as Hans Busk. Daw was a self publicist as Colonel Colt was and he took every opportunity to promote his arms and presented one of his patented revolvers to General Garibaldi. The Daws has a "hesitating lock" and the principal is that, unlike the contemporary Adams self cocking revolvers, the Daws shooter could hesitate the hammer as it was pulled back allowing a steady aim. This revolver is unusual insofar as it has been fitted with brass nipple shields which has not been seen before. The proof marks are British and there is evidence of a small plug on the top strap which may have something to do with its suspected prototype origins. This is a high quality and interesting revolver with much original finish, good locking mechanism and crisp grips.

Code: 50034