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Published New Zealand Marked Tranter Model 1878 Solid-Frame Revolver
Guns International #: 102239398 Seller's Inventory #: 38328
Category: Tranter Firearms - Military Revolvers - Antique
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: 1193
Total Number of Listings: 20186
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 #1818, .450 CF, 6" octagon barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some dark spots of mild freckling within the grooves. This is a good looking revolver that has all-matching numbers, and retains traces of the original bright blue finish, most noticeably within the cylinder flutes, and the balance turned to a mellow gray-brown patina. The hammer, trigger, and ejector rod retain traces of their original armory bright finish, with spots of dark freckling on the balance. The frame has the usual Tranter “football" marking on the right side, and has a New Zealand property and date mark deeply stamped onto the left side of the frame: “N80Z" (denoting acceptance in 1880). The checkered walnut grips has numerous small handling marks and blemishes, with an unusual wire wrap repair at the butt, coated in a dried resin along the top. The action lock-up is still tight, and the mechanism functions flawlessly. This is the very gun pictured on pg. 208 and 209 of “Tranter Cartridge Firearms" by Black, Guerin & Michaud; (2007), and would make a fantastic addition to any collection of rare British and New Zealand military handguns. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Tranter
Model: 1878
Serial Number: 1818
Caliber Info: .450
Gauge Info: .450