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A Rare American Civil War Period 54-Bore Percussion Tranter Patent Double-Action RevolverRetailed By E. Whistler, 11 Strand, London, No. 16764. T, Mid-19th Century
29 November 2018, 10:30 GMT
London, Knightsbridge£1,000 - £1,200
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Retailed By E. Whistler, 11 Strand, London, No. 16764. T, Mid-19th Century
Retailed By E. Whistler, 11 Strand, London, No. 16764. T, Mid-19th Century
With blued octagonal sighted barrel, blued border engraved top-strap signed in full, russet cylinder with knurled forward edge, blued border engraved frame stamped 'Mand (sic) For Hyde & Goodrich Agents N.O.' on one side and 'C.S.A.' on the other, border engraved trigger-guard and butt-cap, safety-stop, patent rammer, chequered figured rounded butt, and retaining much of its original finish (some wear and bruising), London proof marks
10.9 cm. barrel
10.9 cm. barrel
Footnotes
Hyde & Goodrich are recorded in New Orleans between 1853 and 1861. They appear to have acted as Tranter's American agents and supplied arms to the Confederate States army
Provenance
Sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 20 April 2011, lot 304




