British Double Action Tranter Revolver

Description

6/16/25 - Birmingham gun maker William Tranter manufactured a double action revolver that featured an early version with double triggers that were considered second only to the guns of Robert Adams in quality and accuracy among British gun manufacturers, with some finding their way into Confederate hands. Tranter revolvers found some popularity in Australia where they were carried by Bushrangers (a.k.a. outlaws) and adventurers alike, and a cased double action revolver was presented to Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart by his chief of staff. Tranter’s early double action percussion revolvers, first made in about 1856, were manufactured using Robert Adams’ solid one-piece frame and barrel machined from a single forging while adding Tranter’s double action improvements. His self-cocking system for the double action revolver included two triggers. Tranter extended a trigger through a slot cut in the trigger guard. By pulling the extended trigger, the gun came to full cock and could be fired as a single action using the front trigger, and when both the triggers are pulled simultaneously the gun is fired through the double action. This one has a bore diameter of 54 (.442 caliber) and was manufactured by W. H. Blanch in Liverpool. It has retained most of its original high polish bluing with light and honest wear. Most of the bore is shiny with strong rifling, but there are some spots of surface oxidation. Fully functional. No FFL required.