Prototype Adams 38 Bore Dragoon type revolver

This is a London Armoury Company 38 bore revolver in a Dragoon style that is both single and double action. There is no rammer nor provision for a rammer so this is an early piece. There are also no marks on the revolver with the exception of the LAC initials stamped into the barrel. There are no proof marks which makes one conjecture that this was possibly a prototype although it has seen definite use from the wear on the grips unless they have been replaced. Another theory is that this revolver was made as part of a garniture to accompany a revolving rifle. This is deduced from the shape of the trigger guard which can be seen on Adams and Tranter revolving rifles, the idea being that the gun is gripped by the trigger guard to avoid fingers being blown off if there are any multiple accidental cylinder discharges. This is an interesting and unusual revolver and you probably will never see another one! The Webley automatic pistol is shown only to gauge the size of the LAC.

Code: 50046