084B-A11-003-Adams Revolvers By W.H.J. Chamberlain & A.W.F. Taylerson

From 1851 to 1891 Adams’ revolvers were the chief rivals of the Colt. and were widely adopted as service revolvers not only in England but in Australia. Canda and various European countries and many were sold in the U.S.A or manufactured there under license. This is the first full study of their design. evolution. manufacture and use. The authors unravel the history of Robert. John and Henry Adams and the companies with which they were connected and in doing so provided an interesting picture of the small-arms trade in the period. Hard cover. illustrated. 240 pages. Good condition but for small rips to dust cover.