Original U.S. Civil War Era Belgian Adams .442 M1851 Percussion Revolver by Auguste Francotte of Liège - Serial 13497 Ordnance the sixth child of seven

the sixth child of seven born to George Smith

two printed pages from the National Archives

There is some wear around the bottom edge on the sides

permitting interchangeability of ammunition with French guns as the 75 mm gun M1916

and belt is adjustable

Original U.S. Civil War Era Belgian Adams .442 M1851 Percussion Revolver by Auguste Francotte of Liège - Serial 13497 Ordnance the sixth child of sevenOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice Belgian made example of the British Adams model 1851 percussion revolver, which were exported in some number during the U. S. Civil war. These were quite popular as private purchase arms, particularly among Confederate officers, who did not have access to the many revolvers being made in the North. This is a double single action only 5 shot percussion revolver in about . 442 caliber, the