Adams family, gunmakers

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  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Hand gun & cartridge, etc, production

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Operated in London from early 1850s, leading members being Robert, Henry and John. Emerged as leading and innovative manufacturers of revolvers and rifles and early on were important competitors of Colt's London Armoury. Suppliers to War Office and East India Company and also to North America in the Civil War period. Closely associated with the London Armoury Co Ltd and Adams Patent Small Arms Co Ltd. Out of business by early 1880s

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