IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. This is most certainly a very desirable and fine condition British Officer's Campaign Revolver. Fully working and ready to display!Īction: External Hammer Double/Single Action The action cycles correctly in both single and double action. The bore is mostly bright, with clear lands and grooves, and some spots of oxidation. The cylinder is six Shot with side gate access on the right hand side to the rear of the chamber for re-loading, and the cylinder pin pulls out to break down the revolver. The walnut checkered wood grip is in great shape, and shows hardly any wear whatsoever. The metalwork retains much of the original blued finish with some wear spots, with a bright steel hammer. Many were converted, but this example is still in the original rimfire configuration. The basic design of his revolvers was originally developed for cap and ball percussion, but was easily adapted for later Rimfire and Centerfire cartridges. The patent marking is also present on the loading rammer, as often seen. William Tranter was a major Birmingham gun maker who made many private purchase weapons at his factory until his retirement in 1885.
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Reilly & Co., and continued operation until the early 20th century.Īs with all the revolvers made by Tranter, the left frame bears the patent markings and serial number: With new partners, the company name changed to E.M. Reilly retired, leaving his son in charge.
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This continued when his son Edward Michael Reilly joined as an apprentice in 1835, becoming a full partner in 1840. His store retailed his own guns, and he also sold used guns as well as those sold under license. He was from a well-to-do family, and originally wanted to be a lawyer, but decided to be a gunmaker instead. This company has a somewhat long and storied history, first being founded in the early 1800s by gunsmith Joseph Charles Reilly of Ireland. This is a truly up market example of Tranter's patent Revolver, with the retailer information engraved on the top of the barrel: Here is an excellent example, very possibly purchased by an Officer going overseas to one of the many parts of the empire where a military presence was needed. This finally started to change with the 1890s with the Boer War. During Queen Victoria's "LITTLE WARS" after the Crimean Campaign, all over the empire like India, Canada and South Africa, the Private Purchase system was still in full force for Officers. Back in the 1600s and early 1700s The Colonel of the Regiment was often expected to provide ALL weapons and Uniforms for the entire Regiment. Traditionally British Officers, all Gentlemen and from an affluent background, were expected to pay for their own sidearms, both revolver and Sword.
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