Lot 8158
A cased percussion revolver by John Blanch & Son, London, Mod. Tranter; ca. 1840
Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | O95s | Online auction | 610 Lots
Hammer price € 1,800
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Cal. .38(BlackPowder), SN. 21593, barrel length 115 mm, almost bright bore with some minor frosting. Five shots. SA/DA. Original glossy blue finish on most parts, the cylinder rubbed off. Bolts and small parts nitre blued. Receiver, barrel, trigger guard, loading lever and grip cap with nice floral engraving. The top strap marked "J. BLANCH & SON. GRACECHURCH ST. LONDON." On the right hand side of the frame serial number, the loading lever marked "W.TRANTER'S / PATENT". Walnut grips undamaged with fine checkering. Mechanically sound. Overall length 27 cm. In original walnut case, lined in green baize, orig. manufacturer's label in the lid. Many original accessories: brass bullet mold, marked "Tranter's Patent", cleaning rod with screw-on woolen cleaner, screw driver, grease can with original label, five spare nipples, powder flask (top spring broken), "Eley Bros" cap can, bullet can. Key. Brass disk on the cover lid, the lid with a crack 10 cm long. . Dimensions 34 x 19 x 6,5. A very nice set!WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealer - more info here
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