^Lot 3375 CASED & INSCRIBED BEAUMONT-ADAMS LARGE FRAME

REVOLVER. Cal. 442. S# 13158. Many Adams revolvers were shipped south prior to and during the Civil War and were popular among Confederate Officers. This fine example retaining much of its original finish is inscribed on butt cap "Maj. L.L. Armant / New Orleans La". Colonel Ludger Leopold Armant (1835-1864). Armant, from a prominent Louisiana family entered Confederate service as 1st Lt. in 1861 advancing through the ranks as Captain, Major in May 1862, and Colonel in July 1862. He was killed leading his men during the Battle of Mansfield; April 8, 1864. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: small research file. CONDITION: revolver is fine overall retaining about 80% original factory blue. Top strap marked "MANUF'D BY A. FRANCOTTE LICENSED BY ROBERT ADAMS & CO. LONDON". Matching serial numbers found throughout. Housed in English oak casing with green baize lining. Two cavity unmarked Adams mold retains most of its finish. Also in casing are brass and wood loading tool, screwdriver, patch cutter, loose balls, cap tin, and Hawksley bag flask. Inscription is in correct style for the era, but attribution directly to Col. Armant is unknown. (01-30223/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.