Rare Tranter Model 1868 Solid Frame Revolver by E.M. Reilly & Co.
Guns International #: 100477111 Seller's Inventory #: 26045
Category: Handguns - English Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
Serial #31757, .450 CF, 5” octagon barrel with a fine, bright bore that has a few very minor spots of dark freckling along its length. This is a very nice revolver that retains about 80-85% of the original bright blue on the barrel that has faded to gray along the edges and also has some light-moderate pinprick pitting around the muzzle. The retailer's address on the barrel is still crisp and sharp: “E.M. REILLY & Co. 502 OXFORD St. LONDON”. The frame has an overall mottled pewter gray patina but does retain some of the original bright blue, most noticeably on the lower right portion just ahead of the cylinder, and on the irregular-shaped sideplate. The cylinder and loading gate have matching assembly numbers (“83”) and the pivoting ejector rod is both fully functional and locks securely in place when not in use. The checkered walnut grip is in fine shape with only some scattered light handling marks and minor surface blemishes as well as some minor flattening of the points. The mechanism is quite robust and functions flawlessly with tight lock-up. This is a seldom seen early Tranter cartridge revolver and is in very good-fine condition overall. {Ref. “Tranter Cartridge Firearms” by Joel Black, Kerry Guerin & Roger G. Michaud; 2007} Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Tranter
Model: 1868
Caliber Info: .450
Gauge Info: .450