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W. TRANTER
A TRANTER'S PATENT .455 REVOLVER, NO. 4915
6-inch octagonal barrel, the top rib engraved with the retailer's name and address, "R. B. Rodda, London & Calcutta", the hinged frame with six-shot cylinder, the lower portion with border engraving and retaining some of its original nickel plating, chequered walnut grip with lanyard loop, black powder proof, in its baize-lined oak case with retailer's label
S5
This revolver is a scarce example of Tranter's last revolver design, patent 2855 of 1879.
Please note this lot will not be available for viewing in London. It can be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex. |
Sold for £1600
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 13 December 2017 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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