A Cased 3rd Model 80 Bore Percussion Tranter Revolver.
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10 ½” overall, 4 ½” octagonal barrel with barleycorn foresight, Birmingham Proofs, rammer to left hand side marked ‘Tranters Patent’ engraved frame number 13015T with Tranters patent oval to left hand side, double trigger stamped ‘Tranters Patent’. Frame stamped ‘W.H.’ below rammer. One piece walnut grip with steel butt cap & lanyard ring. Contained in its original screw top mahogany case with original accessories comprising, bag shaped lacquered powder flask, turn screw & nipple key, bullet tin, cap tin, lubricating compound, oil bottle, loading rod & 80 bore Tranter’s patent bullet mould.
Circa 1862.
Very good condition, original rare bright polished, action very tight.
William Tranter traded from 13 St. Mary's Row Birmingham from 1849 to 1875, and between 1853 and 1865 was granted six British patents relating to revolvers and their accessories. He was licensed by Deane, Adams & Deane to make complete Adams' self-cocking revolvers and to use Adams' patented frame for his own revolvers.