2233A

TRANTER PATENT REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO CONFEDERATE "COL. R. L. WALKER" AND LATER GENERAL.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
TRANTER PATENT REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO CONFEDERATE  COL. R. L. WALKER  AND LATER GENERAL.
SN 21192T. Cal. 42. 7-5/8" Bbl. Typical large frame, double action revolver with checkered walnut grips is unmarked except for British proofs, and the initials "HH" on left front of grip. Frame is double line border engraved with the name "Col. R. L. Walker" engraved on top strap. (Reuben Lindsay Walker, artillery colonel who fought for the Confederate states in 63 battles throughout the Civil War. He was promoted to Brig. Gen. in 1865. After the war he moved to Selma, AL, and returned to VA where he worked as a Civil Engineer). There is no presentation inscription, and it is most likely that this is the sidearm that he carried throughout hostilities. Adams and Tranter revolvers were widely used by the confederacy. PROVENANCE: Wikipedia information on Col. Walker, as well as many copies of after action reports that he filed. CONDITION: Good. Re-barreled, and loading lever altered to fit. Checkering on grips is worn. All metal parts are gray brown patina. Bore is fair. Action needs work. 4-46683 MGM281