Adams Mk III Revolver : South Australian Military Forces

Place Oceania: Australia, South Australia
Accession Number REL/12102
Collection type Technology
Object type Firearm
Place made United Kingdom: England
Date made 1878
Conflict Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900
Description

Adams Mk III six shot revolver. Frame stamped on the right side with ADAM'S PATENT and the Adam's trade mark. The left side has WD with the broad arrow and 8.78. The top strap has SA with a broad arrow and 181. The brown service holster is also marked SA with a broad arrow.

History / Summary

This revolver and holster was issued to the South Australian Government.