Original British Deane & Son .54 Bore Cartridge Revolver Converted from Percussion c.1868 Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. These are really rare, in that Great Britain was developing so fast few Percussion Revolvers were seldom converted to Cartridge as far better alternatives manufactured as breech loaders become quickly available.

This particular Revolver started life as cylinder loading percussion revolver, utilizing the DEANE HARDING PATENT 15,624P of 1851 as indicated on the frame. Sometime in the late 1860’s it was then converted to being one of the first Officer’s Revolvers offered as a breech loader. On top of the frame over the cylinder it is engraved:-

DEANE & SON.
30 KING WILLIAM ST.
LONDON.

Much of the revolver had to be replaced in this conversion, most notably the cylinder. One can still see various percussion aspects of the weapon, while others that were not needed were removed at the time of conversion. The pistol retains its original checkered wood grip and now has a barrel of 3 1/2″ which we’re sure was especially ordered by the Officer.In operating condition, there is still a small amount of original blue color to the frame but mostly it has now turned gray. The action works well, though can be finicky after so many years.

A fine British Officer’s Revolver which may have seen service in the ZULU WAR and THE EGYPTIAN/SUDANESE CAMPAIGNS of the 1880’s. Ready to display.

Specifications 

Year of Manufacture: circa 1868
Caliber: .54cal
Ammunition Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 3 1/2 inches
Overall Length: 9 inches
Action: Single / double Action
Feed System: 6 Shot Revolver

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