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8916, T." "17" is marked on multiple components, including the rammer, cylinder, and trigger group. Tranter Revolver This is a very old box of Winchester.
TRANTER REVOLVER REPRODUCTION SERIAL NUMBER
TRANTER'S/PATENT." The right side of the frame has the early Third Model serial number "No. Winchester Ammo Box Reproduction Ammunition Boxes Reproduction Winchester. TRANTER'S/PATENT." The left side of the frame above the rammer screw is marked "WT." The left side of the cocking trigger is also marked "W. The barrel also has a bead style blade front sight. As noted above, this 80 bore (.387 caliber) revolver has extensive traditional scroll engraving. There is also an Edward Freer operating as an agricultural merchant and exporter in Birmingham which may be the same man. Leicester is just east of Birmingham where Tranter's factory was located. On sale to a collector only, and an FAC will be required by the 21st September 2021. The action is very good, including perfect indexing and lock up. The Freer family were railway investors and land owners, solicitors, and law-enforcement officials in Leicestershire, and Edward Freer was a partner in the Leicestershire Banking Company. Smith & Wesson Model 3, 1st model double action revolver in 44 Smith & Wesson Russian, made in the 1880s. The top strap is inscribed "Presented to/Edward Freer, Esqr.," and the inscription continues onto the barrel with "By the Patentee, Wm Tranter, 1858." This appears to be Edward Major Freer, Esquire (b. In addition, it has a very scarce presentation inscription from the inventor himself. The scroll engraving matches the patterns on those showing in William Tranter's advertisements for this model that year but actually includes a higher degree of coverage, particularly on the barrel.
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This is one of the finest Tranter revolvers extant. in excellent condition with blued release spring and much of its original lacquer. spout measurements for 5/16, 4/16, and 3/16 dram.
TRANTER REVOLVER REPRODUCTION PLUS
4.5 inches long plus the suspension ring. ideal ofr a case 120 bore adams or tranter or london colt pocket. William Tranter is historically important as one of the first makers of significant double action revolvers starting with the introduction of his "Double-Trigger Safety Revolvers" in 1853 which was refined over a few years culminating in the release of this version in 1856. the very rare smallest size of revolver powder flask for a cased revolver set by dixon of sheffield.