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Double trigger revolvers in 38, 50, 54, 80, 90 and 120 bore were made in this range. Two additional serial numbers are to be found on these weapons, first an internal Tranter number and second a Tranter number on the trigger mechanism. 1851 Adams revolvers in 50, 54 and 56 bore will also be encountered in this range.

Bonetown mods spin and go. Orphan works, where the copyright owner is unknown, also require permission for reuse. Indigenous works may have additional legal and cultural issues. You may be required to seek cultural clearances from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families, individuals or organisations before you reproduce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander material. Summary Tranter 3rd model double trigger revolver, cal. 442 in (54 bore), rifled blued steel octagonal barrel 15.20cm (6 in) long Made by William Tranter, Birmingham, serial number 14221T, circa 1862. Retailed by Henry Richards, Liverpool.

William Tranter's 3rd model percussion revolver was the first of his percussion models to be built upon the improved, raked frame. Unlike the 2nd model, the rammer and lever were in a two-piece assemble, with the rammer pivoting on the lever arm.

The model was the last of Tranter's double-trigger models, the 4th model, while built on the same raked frame as the 3rd, using a single trigger mechanism. Physical Description Light foliate engraved loading lever attached to L.H. Side of frame. Five chambered cylinder polished, light foliate engraved blued solid steel frame, triggerguard and buttcap, polished steel spurless hammer and trigger, inverted 'Y' safety spring on frame L.H.side, 'S'-shaped arbor latch on frame R.H.side, chequered wooden grips, pin front sight with mushroom top broken, notched rear sight. More Information.

• Collection Names • Collecting Areas • Acquisition Information Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943 • Manufacturer,,, • Retailer, 51 Oldhall Street,,, • Collector,,,, • Inscriptions Engraved on frame top: H. RICHARDS, OLD HALL ST., LIVERPOOL Stamped on loading lever: W. TRANTER'S/ PATENT Stamped on trigger L.H.side: W. TRANTER'S/ PATENT Stamped on frame L.H.side: W.T Stamped on frame R.H.side: No. 14221T Stamped on barrel L.H.side with Birmingham proof and view marks Stamped on cylinder at breech: 83 Stamped on trigger R.H.side: 83 Stamped on inside of loading lever: 83 • Model Name or Number • Brand Names • Classification,, • Category • Discipline • Type of item • Overall Dimensions 30.3 cm (Length), 3.7 cm (Width), 14.2 cm (Height) Barrel length: 15.20cm (6 in.) • Keywords.