CASED ENGRAVED SILVER & IVORY English Antique BABY TRANTER .32 RF Revolver 1870s Birmingham Proofed

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CASED ENGRAVED SILVER & IVORY English Antique BABY TRANTER .32 RF Revolver

1870s Birmingham Proofed

Here we present an antique Cased, Engraved, and Silver Plated British “Baby Tranter” Type Revolver, made circa 1870 in London, England. William Tranter was a British gunmaker and gun designer famous for inventing the Tranter revolver. The distinctive grip shape makes these pistols immediately recognizable. Tranter was born in 1816 in Oldbury, Birmingham, England. He was the oldest son of Thomas and Mary Tranter. He had four brothers and four sisters, and at the age of 14, in 1830, he apprenticed under the arms firm of Hollis Brothers and Company in Birmingham.

The overall condition is fine. Original gold and silver finish. The action is strong. The bore is clean with sharp rifling. The grips are ivory. The right panel has been repaired and the left panel is whole. Gorgeous engraving. The case is in very good condition and comes with 10 cartridges, shipped where permissible.

This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 2-7/8 inches.

Caliber: .32 Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2200
#234050