A Fine Tranter .380 Rimfire Bronze Frame House Defence Revolver. 11” overall, 5” octagonal blued barrel, engraved ‘W.H.Tisdall 47 Whittall St Birmingham’ on top strap. 5 shot cylinder with Birmingham proof marks. Gilt bronze solid frame with fine scroll engraving, stamped ‘R&C’ on the frame breast, spur hammer, loading gate & compound leaver ejector to R/H side, two piece chequered walnut grips. Contained in its original blue baize lined oak case, turn screw, cleaning rod & oil bottle, with Manton of Calcutta label in lid
Circa 1865.
A rare revolver in good condition, gilt rubbed.