Adams and Beaumont-Adams caplock revolvers, privately purchased by British officers, were used in the field during Crimean War (1853–1856) and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. They were used as a self-defence weapon in battle and praised for their high rate of fire and stopping power.

The Beaumont–Adams revolver is a black powder, double-action, percussion revolver. Originally adopted by the British Army in .442 calibre (54-bore, 11.2 mm) in 1856, it was replaced in British service in 1880 by the .476 calibre (11.6 mm) [1] Enfield Mk I revolver.

Feb 20, 2023 · In the mid-19th century, Britain was one of the First Nations to adopt a metallic cartridge service revolver, with the Adams Revolver winning that spot. Let's take a hands-on look.

Adams revolvers saw action across the Empire, during the Indian Mutiny, Bhutan War, the Anglo-Zulu War and Second Anglo-Afghan War as the British Army’s 'issue’ sidearm up until 1880 when Enfield took over, producing the Enfield MkI.

Oct 3, 2019 · In 1851, English designer Robert Adams offered his “improved” repeater. Like the Colt, it had a cylinder and single barrel, but the shooter had merely to pull the trigger in one smooth action to...

Meanwhile in February 1851, British gunsmith Robert Adams patented his double action revolver design (see image #2). The key advantages Adams’ revolvers had over Colt’s was their larger calibre and double action.

Robert Adam’s “self cocking” or “double action” revolver was originally patented in England in 1851, with the primary patent covering his one piece, solid frame and barrel forging. The frame was considerably stronger than the open top, two-piece, wedge retained frame and …