Original British Victorian Zulu Wars Model 1872 Mk.III Adams .450 Revolver Marked Capt. Fr. Van Gelder, Natal 1878 - Serial 6495 Knives & Daggers Polished plated steel base

Polished plated steel base

Probably dating from the 1860s

and which Shirer did not have access to) nullifies Shirer's statement

The top of the plume reached the top of the busby

as the new metal was just coming in play

Original British Victorian Zulu Wars Model 1872 Mk.III Adams .450 Revolver Marked Capt. Fr. Van Gelder, Natal 1878 - Serial 6495 Knives & Daggers Polished plated steel baseOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are VERY rare, especially in this condition, and with marking that puts it solidly in the middle of the Zulu Wars! This is a lovely private purchase Model 1872 MkIII. ADAMS . 450 Revolver, officially termed the "Pistol, Adams' Central Fire, B. L. (Mark III)" by the British War Department. This is exactly like those issued to British Officers at the time of the ZULU WARS in 1879. Company director Christian