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Tranter Model 1868 .500 cf Guns International #: 100733709 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Webley Revolvers Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: nelsarne Member Since: 4/11/14 First Name: Nels Last Name: Sanburg State: California Zip: 90505 Country: United States Phone: (310) 819-5397 Fax: Number of Active Listings: 0 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: cash,cashiers check,postal money order Description:  This revolver was made in the 1874-1876 time frame and was retailed by E. M. Reilly of London. It is chambered for the equally rare .500 Tranter cartridge that drove a blunt nosed 350 grain bullet at 700 fps. This five shot revolver retains 90% nickel on the frame. The cylinder and butt cap nickel is mostly gone but the knurled bead and all line and foliate engraving is sharp. Checkering is all there but flat. For a 140 year old gun it is in excellent condition being well timed with a clean cylinder and functional bore with good rifling and a few minor pits. This 2 lbs. 4 oz. five shot .500 revolver is a fighting man's gun and far handier than the clunky .577s of the era. Sir Henry Morton Stanley must of thought so too because it was this model and caliber Tranter he bought from E. M. Reilly for his expeditions in Africa. In 45 years of collecting I have seen and handled 5-6 .577s of both major English manufacturers and this is the only .500 I have seen. A period style mahogany parlour case is included with a full set of ebony handled servicing tools to display this magnificent firearm along with some partially formed brass cases. Contact me for any questions or. SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: William Tranter Gunworks Model: Model 1868 .500 cf. late extractor Serial Number: 38250 Caliber Info: .51 Bore: .510 Chambers: .510 Condition: 90% nickel Metal Condition: good with minor pits Wood Condition: good Bore Condition: good with minor pits Barrels: 4.5 Action: double action Manufacture Date: 1874-1876 Engraving: line and foliate Case: custom period style Item Location: Torrance