Tranter 1856 army revolver

The Tranter 1856 was built by William Tranter. He made this antique revolver to enter in a firearms test on the initiative of the British Army who were looking for new revolvers.

There are two versions: the civilian and the military version. The barrel can have the inscriptions of other manufacturers like Thomas Jackson and Rigby who produce this revolver too. Have a ramrod on the left side of the revolver.  One of the best  antique British revolvers.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

-Calibre: .44″(11.1 mm)

-Catridge capacity: five-shot

-Operation: double-action

-Firing system: percussion

-Breach-loading: N/A

-Length: 241 mm or 298 mm (9.5″ or 11.75″)
-Barrel length: 109 mm or 152mm (4.3″ or 6″)

-Weight: 620 g or 880g (22 oz. or 31 oz.)

-Grip: walnut

-Sight: fixed notch and bead

-Safety: half-cock hammer and safety sear

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