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Rare Tranter Model 1878 Revolver (Military Marked And Published)
Guns International #: 101374827 Seller's Inventory #: 38175
Category: Tranter Firearms - 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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1200
Total Number of Listings: 20216
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also 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. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #1269, .450 CF, 6" octagon barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some very mild freckling within the grooves. This is a handsome revolver that has all-matching numbers, and retains 60-70% of the original bright blue finish with the balance flaked to mottled gray-brown, especially along the barrel and topstrap. The ejector rod housing retains muted original color case-hardening, and the hammer, trigger, and ejector rod are still armory bright with scattered spots of dark freckling. The frame has the usual Tranter “football" marking on the right side, and has both a “(Broad Arrow) / WD / 1", and double arrow deaccession stamp on the left side. The checkered walnut grips has numerous small handling marks and blemishes, with a still visible military inspection mark, and double arrow stamp on the left side. The action lock-up is still tight, and the mechanism functions flawlessly. This is the very gun pictured on pg. 206 and 207 of “Tranter Cartridge Firearms" by Black, Guerin & Michaud; 2007, and would make a fantastic addition to any collection of rare British military handguns. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Tranter
Model: 1878
Serial Number: 1269
Caliber Info: .450
Gauge Info: .450