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Lot 240*
A Fine And Rare Cased 54-Bore Tranter Patent Third Model Five-Shot Self-Cocking Percussion RevolverRetailed by James W. Rosier, Melbourne, No. 36,583.T., Circa 1865
11 May 2016, 13:00 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £8,750 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA Fine And Rare Cased 54-Bore Tranter Patent Third Model Five-Shot Self-Cocking Percussion Revolver
Retailed by James W. Rosier, Melbourne, No. 36,583.T., Circa 1865
Retailed by James W. Rosier, Melbourne, No. 36,583.T., Circa 1865
With blued octagonal sighted barrel finely engraved with foliate scrollwork at the muzzle, breech and top-strap, the latter framing the retailer's details, foliate scroll engraved case-hardened cylinder with knurled forward edge, blued frame and trigger-guard finely engraved with foliate scrollwork, the former engraved at a later date with the number '007434' on the tang, bright double-trigger, hammer and foliate scroll engraved patent rammer, blued safety-stop, arbor pin and sprung catch, border engraved case-hardened ovoidal butt-cap decorated with foliate scrollwork, finely chequered figured rounded butt, and virtually all its original finish: in original fitted mahogany cased lined in blue baize with full accessories including brass bullet mould and Dixon & Sons powder-flask, the latter (small dent on one side) retaining most of its original lacquered finish, the exterior of the lid with vacant circular brass escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks
15.2 cm. barrel
15.2 cm. barrel
Footnotes
James W. Rosier is recorded at various addresses in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, between 1864 and 1900








