German Suhl Imperial Patent Percussion Revolver British Adams Copy .31

During the 1850s and 1860s, numerous variations of Adams pattern percussion revolvers were produced in the Prussian gunmaking center of Suhl. Some were simply inspired by Adams’ designs, while others directly infringed upon his patents. Some, like those Suhl-made Adams-style guns that are simply marked Imperial Patent on their topstraps, closely resemble Adams’ designs and have their profile but are actually produced with a two-piece frame and barrel. Adams’ primary patent covered the production of the revolver from a single forging with the barrel, frame and gripstrap all made from a single piece of metal. Thus, guns that looked like an Adams, but were produced with multi-part frames, were not actual patent infringement guns. This gun, however, features a solid piece of steel forging for the barrel, frame, and gripstrap. Well marked in gold on the top strap IMPERIAL PATENT REVOLVER. Retains 90% deep blue finish overall. Engraving is sharp. The nipples retain most of the original straw color on them. This gun does not appear to have been fired much, if at all. There is a silver band at the muzzle. Bore is excellent with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Double action only. Carved wood grip is excellent with some light handling marks. 4 3/8 inch octagon barrel. This gun was most likely cased originally and would be worthy of having a case made for it. Really a beautiful Civil War period revolver. .31 caliber, percussion.
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