Note: The firearm you are viewing is a USED Adams Mark III Model 1872 Revolver in caliber 450 Boxer (450 Adams)
The photo shown is the actual pistol that's for sale, the description below is as we see it.
About the Gun:
Having "N30Z" marking on this Adams Model 1872 revolver specifically identifies it as having been issued to the New Zealand Armed Constabulary.
These were primarily issued to the Armed Constabulary and later the early New Zealand Police.
This was during the period of transition between colonial conflict and civil law enforcement.
Serial number places the Adams Model 1872 Mark III in the later production range, likely manufactured between 1878 and 1880.
General Description of Pistol:
This is not a complete revolver, has several parts missing.
Its in poor state of repair and is only been sold as parts, having said that some parts are in reasonable nick.
What the pictures show, it's what you get.
Product Overview:
We would like to think we under rate all our second hand firearms, to give the best possible accurate description of their overall condition.
If it's not what we say, we guarantee a full refund.
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