1856-1875 British Edward Whistler 11 Strand London Robert Adams Patent 54 Bore 5 Shot Double Action Percussion Revolver. Sn 21712 .54 Revolver

1856-1875 British Edward Whistler 11 Strand London Robert Adams Patent 54 Bore 5 Shot Double Action Percussion Revolver. Sn 21712 - 21712

Edward Whistler was an English gunmaker based in London. His business was established in 1825 and from 1856-75 the business worked from 11 Strand London, the company is recorded as Edward Whistler & Co 1876-1948 then Edward Whistler & Co Ltd C1949-56 all at the same premises (see page 212 of British Gunmakers Vol.1 by Brown). The arrival of Colt with his American methods of promoting business caused much resentment in the British gun trade. The outcome was a surge in quality revolver design and production by British makers including Robert Adams (1810–1870) who was a quality British gunsmith & inventor. This is an excellent, original, Adams patent 5 shot percussion revolver by Edward Whistler made at his 11 Strand premises in London 1856-75 before his business became & Company in 1876. The weapon's double action firing mechanism works crisply in both single and double action. It has a 5 ½” octagonal barrel (12” overall). The bore has just light staining consistent with age & well defined rifling. The barrel has a blade fore sight & notched plate frame rear sight. The top of the frame is signed by the maker ‘EdwD (Edward) Whistler 11 Strand London’. The barrel and cylinder have black powder proofs The frame is engraved ‘Adams Patent No. 41050’ which is faintly repeated on the cylinder. It’s finely chequered walnut grip is in excellent undamaged condition. The pistol's metal work is undamaged with even aged patina and its captive loading lever works as it should. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21712

£995.00