Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Beaumont–Adams revolver
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1855–1880
Quantity
250,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
43
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1856
- Service Entry Year1856
- DesignerLt. Beaumont (Royal Engineers), Robert Adams of London
- Weight (Empty)1.1 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited Kingdom, Colonies, North-West Mounted Police, United States, Confederate States, Empire of Japan
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.450 Adams Boxer centerfire cartridge
- Calibre11.2 mm
- Calibre Classpercussion
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire Modesdouble-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity190 m/s
- Effective Range (point)32 m
- Maximum Range91 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length286 mm
- Sight Typefixed iron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length286 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production250,000
- Production Start1856
- Production End1880
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1855Production started
- 1861First deployment: American Civil War
- 1880Production ended
171
years in service
25
years in production
250,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
BEAUMONT–ADAMS REVOLVER · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
Beaumont–Adams revolverSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 |  United States | 1,750 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
158REVOLVERS43PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · REVOLVERS414UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS23PERFORMANCE/PRICE · REVOLVERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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