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A rare double trigger Tranter's patent .45 calibre Percussion Revolver. Circa 1855. The octagonal barrel approx 6 inches in length. Barrel engraved J. BEATTIE, 205 REGENT STREET, LONDON. Chequered well worn wooden grips. The trigger is stamped "W. Tranter Patent". Tranter revolvers were favoured during the 19th century by those who appreciated reliable well made arms whichever side of the law they happened to be on. In Australia Tranter revolvers were associated with some of the most well known names in Australian folklore including the bushranger or outlaw Ben Hall. An incident involving Ben Hall occurred on 3rd October 1863. Ben Hall and the four members of his gang went to the town of Bathurst in New South Wales and visited the gunshop of Bartolomeo Pedrotta. Pedrotta recognised who his visiting customers were and was in fear for his life. Ben Hall’s gang demanded to see his stock of revolvers. All Bartolomeo Pedrotta had to show them were a new shipment of Colts. The Hall gang refused those saying the Tranters they already had were the best. But even in Australia Tranter revolvers were not solely the pride and joy of the lawless, but also of the police and those on the right side of the law. Just over a year after the Hall gang had visited the Pedrotta gunshop the gang attempted to rob William Macleay the member of parliament for Murrumbidgee. William Macleay was armed with both a Tranter revolver and a Tranter revolving carbine with which he was able to persuade the Hall gang to depart just as rapidly as they were able. Action in working order. Some wear to the chequering on grips, some scratches and minor dings, otherwise in good condition retaining none of its original blued finish (please see photos). These uniquely British revolvers are also known to have been carried by soldiers of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Circa 1861-1865. It is also the type of weapon carried by many British officers during the Crimean war circa 1853-1856.
Overall length approx 12 inches. Ref 4119.
This is an obsolete antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item only.
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We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment. Established since 1968.
Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for shooting and conservation.
Overall length approx 12 inches. Ref 4119.
This is an obsolete antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item only.
No Licence is required in the United Kingdom.
We are pleased to accept payment by debit card / credit card, or direct bank transfer, we make no extra charge for paying by card when you pay online using the World-Pay payment gateway, it is simple and very easy to use and protects both the buyer as well as the seller. Simply click the buy-it button on the item that you wish to buy, you will automatically be taken to the World-Pay secure site to enter your payment details.
We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment. Established since 1968.
Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for shooting and conservation.
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Product Code:4119