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Tranter Double Action Revolver 3rd Model Fully Cased [152260]

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
Tranter Double Action Revolver 3rd Model Fully Cased [152260]
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This Civil War era revolver is a British made Tranter revolver. S/N 12365T is silver plated and engraved in .44 cal. with a 6 in barrel. This low serial number indicates an early production of this gun for export, most notable Tranters have been observed in the 15,xxx range. A boxed set of accessories includes: a tin of bullets, a tin of Tranter lubricant, an oiler, a Hawksley powder flask, nipple wrench, a cleaning rod and bullet puller, a Tranter bullet mold #54, an Eley Bros. percussion cap tin specifically marked for the Tranter revolver. The case is of walnut and green felt, partitioned for all accessories with a box for the key. This revolver is British proof marked with a crown at each of five cylinders which is standard for British proofing. This is the third model Tranter of 1856 that is double action. It has two triggers, one trigger below the guard rotates the cylinder and cocks the hammer. The second trigger inside the guard is used to release the sear and hammer. This gun appears loose until the hammer comes to full cock and the cylinder locks up, unlike most American made firearms. At this period in history, Colt Patent Firearms Co. has the single action revolver system sewed-up with patent rights. Tranter revolvers were imported via Hyde and Griswold of New Orleans before the Civil War and with Thomas, Griswold & Co. during the war. Importers would have to run a blockade to get these guns to American shores. J.E.B. Stuart had one as well as other notable Confederates. This gun sold for $220 during the war while a Colt 1860 Army cost about $23 at the same time. A very rare gun in rare excellent condition with about 85% finish intact and a mint fresh bore. The case is also in fine condition. This gun is an antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to confirm its mechanical integrity. Nor should this gun be fired without the examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique is at the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. No sales to New York City, New Jersey, California, and Hawaii. No FFL required.

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Provenance: There is a note indicating that this firearm is from the Clark estate of Memphis, Tenn.