Revolver

Production date
Circa 1860s
 Description
An Adams patent five shot double action .44 calibre percussion revolver with a Kerr's patent bullet rammer, an octagonal barrel and a chequered wooden grip. It is accompanied by a skeleton stock that can be attached via a slot in the grip to convert the revolver into a rifle. " 30464 " is marked on the chamber and " ADAMS PATENT No. 30464 " is marked on the frame. The revolver is contained in a flat rectangular wooden case with green felt lining along with the skeleton stock, a cleaning rod, two bags of bullets and a wooden phial for percussion caps.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1860s
Classification
Armament T&E - Firearm/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology
Collection
Richmond / Atkinson Collection
Credit line
This is an extremely rare type of firearm. If the wooden stock is attached to the revolver the weapon may be used like a rifle. The revolver is, perhaps, the only one of its kind in New Zealand. It belonged to Major Harry Atkinson, a commander of the Taranaki Bush Rangers, who later became New Zealand's Premier.
Accession number
A73.333
Collection type
Small Arms
Firearms
Armaments
Militaria
Social History
Material
Metal
Wood

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