A cased 54-bore (?) Tranter's 3rd model patent, double action percussion five-shot revolver, Serial No: 3,540-T, retailed by Henry Beckwith-Skinner, South London, fitted with an octagonal barrel, double trigger and finely chequered walnut pistol grip, the fitted oak case lined in green baise with accompanying lead shot, bullet mould, grease tin, and wadding patch cutter, 30 cm long the pistol

A private collection.

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Condition Report

On the drawing of the lower trigger it holds but does not lock the hammer then once the upper trigger is drawn, it releases the hammer, and the cylinder advances and indexes correctly.

The percussion nipples are intact but some are blocked

The blueing is worn but the steel has a good patina of age

The barrel is free from blanking or blockage

The swivel rammer swings and locates in its keeper as it should

The foresight and rear notch are intact

The chequered wooden pistol grip is in good order without splits or cracks.

It is possible that the box has been adapted for this pistol but is contemporary with it .