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Tranter Model 1878 Revolver (Cape Mounted Rifles and Police Marked)
Guns International #: 101717851 Seller's Inventory #: 38352
Category: Tranter Firearms - Antique Rifles - 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: 1393
Total Number of Listings: 25219
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 #3733, .450 CF, 6" octagon barrel with a fine, bright bore that has traces of 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 worn to a mellow plum-brown patina. The ejector rod housing, hammer, trigger, and ejector rod have a dull gray-brown patina with scattered spots of dark freckling. The frame has the usual Tranter "football" marking on the right side (double-struck), and a crossed out unit stamp behind the loading gate: "CMR / 123" (Cape Mounted Rifles). A further property stamp is present on the underside of the barrel: "(Crown) / 3", which is described in "Adams’ Revolvers" by Chamberlain and Taylerson; (1976) as being associated with the Basutholand (later: Lesotho) Mounted Police. The checkered walnut grip has a few scattered small handling marks and blemishes, but is otherwise in fine shape. The action lock-up is still tight, and the mechanism functions flawlessly. This is a splendid, African-used Tranter, and would make a fantastic addition to any collection of rare British military handguns. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Tranter
Model: 1878
Serial Number: 3733
Caliber Info: .450
Gauge Info: .450