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Imperial Patent Revolver
two-part frame camouflaged by zigzag-decoration
Imperial Patent Revolver on bridge and master stamp S under barrel, percussion revolver influenced by the British 1851 patent for double action only (in 1855 the patent issued for double- and single action) The frame is built the German way in two pieces and the connection "covered" with zigzag-lines, see bottom in front of cylinder and where the breech connects with the bridge over the cylinder. Uncommon is the trigger protection, and it is the first time my friends and I saw this, and as far as I know, it is not mentioned in the literature. The mighty revolver has caliber .45, a 7
⅛" octagonal barrel with dovetail front sight. Almost 100% bright blue, crisp checkered grips and in excellent condition. The wooden case contains all accessories including a Braun & Bloem, Düsseldorf, marked box for caps.
under barrel instead of a serial # stamped KXL
cal. .40 percussion,
6¼" octagonal barrel with fixed sight.
The frame, trigger guard and butt
plate scroll engraved.
Barrel and frame with circa 60% bright blue remaining.
Crisp checkered grip. 5-shot cylinder.
Overall fine condition. $1,250.
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If made in Great Britain or Belgium the revolver carries mandatory Birmingham, London or
Liège proof stamps.
Unlike British revolvers using one-part-frames this has a two-part-frame
camouflaged with the zigzag-line,
typical for German produced revolvers, please see "pinfire revolvers" and "TANNER".
Somebody suggested Russian made, but then the inscription
is in
Cyrillic.
two-part frame camouflaged by zigzag-decoration
matching numbered bullet mold!
Imperial Patent Revolver marked revolver in the style of the early Adams Patent in double action only. however it has a two part frame which at the time was commonly used in Suhl, Prussia. Matching serial # 6112 on barrel, cylinder and bullet mold! The caliber is .44 percussion, barrel length 6¾", bright blue with some patches of minor storage pitting. The revolver is in a well made case. green inlaid, with bullet mold, ramrod and an unknown device. The condition is NRA very good sold
no visible serial # or proof stamps,
cal. .44 center fire,
probably a 10.55mm Reichsrevolver
will also fit.
6½” octagonal barrel with dovetail front sight,
Frame, trigger guard and butt cap slightly engraved,
fine checkered grip.
very long firing pin.
In the first glance it appears to be a copy of the
British ADAMS model 1855.
The big difference is that British revolvers have a one-piece frame,
this one like many others made in SUHL, Prussia, has a two part frame.
There are zigzag lines to camouflage.
As fashionable during the period the metal kept in the white,
now looking a bit mottled.
The loading lever no longer necessary,
and the hammer spur shortened.
The revolver is a blacksmith conversion,
removing the nipples and boring through to fit a center fire cartridge.
In good working order, single and double action.
NRA very good condition.
An uncommon variation!
Midlothian, Texas 76065