Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2018 : Sale A0318 Lot 655
TRANTER, BIRMINGHAM A .442 (RIMFIRE) SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL1863 ARMY REVOLVER, serial no. 5652,

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TRANTER, BIRMINGHAM
A .442 (RIMFIRE) SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL'1863 ARMY' REVOLVER, serial no. 5652,
circa 1865, with 6 3/8in. octagonal barrel engraved with a band at the muzzle and scrolls at the throat, dove-tailed bead fore-sight, long sighting groove to the top-strap and initial part of the barrel, partial replacement compound linkage rammer-ejector rod combined mounted to the right hand side, plain cylinder with rope-carved border to the leading edge and raised stops, borderline and scroll engraved solid frame marked 'TRANTER'S PATENT', one-piece chequered walnut grip with engraved domed iron heel-plate and guarded trigger, slight traces of finish in sheltered areas

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Estimate £700-1,000

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament