Description:
Rare opportunity to own a historically significant Civil War-era revolver. This M1854 Beaumont-Adams was manufactured by Reilly of London and associated with the London Armory Company, also known historically as the Armory of the Confederacy.
• Authentic antique M1854 Beaumont-Adams percussion revolver
• Manufactured by Reilly of London for/associated with London Armory Co.
• Civil War-era revolver with significant historical interest
• Rare .40 caliber / .80 bore configuration, an uncommon variant
• Approximately 5 3/4” barrel length
• Functions in both single-action and double-action
• Original checkered grips in excellent condition
• Strong overall condition with remaining original finish in areas
• Smooth plum-brown patina throughout, showing honest age and character
• Original barrel, cylinder, and major components
• London proof marks present on cylinder and rear of barrel
• Top strap marked: “REILLY 502 NEW OXFORD STt LONDON”
• Frame marked: “ADAMS PATENT NO 25099 R”
• “R” marking indicates Reilly manufacture
• London Armory Co. “L A / C” marking present on barrel assembly
• Bore retains visible rifling with some age-related roughness
• Complete example with strong collector appeal
This is a rare opportunity for collectors of Civil War firearms, Confederate-associated arms, British percussion revolvers, and historic antique handguns. The Beaumont-Adams design was one of the most advanced revolver systems of its era, and examples with London Armory Company connections are highly sought after.
A fantastic display piece and important addition to any advanced antique firearms collection. This revolver represents a unique piece of 19th-century firearms history.
Antique – No FFL Required
