PROVENANCE Previously the pistol of William Blake Richmond KCB, RA (1842-1921), this pistol said to have been given to Richmond to protect him through the Alps on his Grand Tour trip to Rome, sold by instruction of a descendant. (30.5cms) long the original mahogany fitted case with maker's label to lid interior and baize-lined fitted interior, fittings to include: Tranter's lubricating bullets and lubricating composition, in original tins with labels Tranter's patent bullet mould a James Dixon & Sons powder flask in steel and lacquered brass an ebony handled key ramrod and other instruments, case 14 3/4 x 8 x 2 1/2in. At this point Tranter revolvers rarely have Adams serial numbers. These guns not only include Tranter Patent lock works, but also a newly improved version of the Adams solid frame, which was patented by Tranter in 1856. Typical UX, SX or GC Series (herringbone) plate with gasket and hanger. The later example of these guns, manufactured after about 1856, have Tranter Patent serial numbers and end with a T suffix.
22699 T, London proof marks c.1860, the blued, rifled, octagonal barrel signed by maker, the blued frame engraved with floral scrolls and serial number, steel Tranter patent loading lever, cylinder and trigger guard, chequer cut walnut grip and blued steel butt cap engraved with further foliate scrolls, 12in. Tranter must have serial or drawing number to properly identify your equipment. A cased 54 bore five shot Tranter patent percussion revolver, by James Beattie & Son, 205 Regent Street West, London, No.
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