| Type |
Service revolver |
|---|
| Place of origin |
 United Kingdom |
| Service history |
| In service |
1862-1880 |
| Used by |
United Kingdom & Colonies, British Commonwealth, |
| Wars |
Anglo-Zulu War, First Boer War, numerous British colonial conflicts, Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
| Production history |
| Designer |
Lt. Beaumont (Royal Engineers), Robert Adams |
| Designed |
1862 |
| Manufacturer |
Robert Adams of London |
| Produced |
1862-1880 |
| Number built |
approx 250,000 |
| Specifications |
| Weight |
2.4lb (1.1kg), unloaded |
| Length |
11.25in. (286mm) |
|
| Cartridge |
Cap & Ball |
| Calibre |
.479 (38-bore), .442 (54-bore), & .338(120-bore) |
| Action |
Double Action revolver |
| Rate of fire |
12 rounds/minute |
| Muzzle velocity |
620ft/s (190m/s) |
| Effective range |
35yds |
| Maximum range |
100yds |
| Feed system |
5-round cylinder |
| Sights |
fixed front post and rear notc |
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Beaumont-Adams Revolver
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