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Tranter Model 1868 .450 Cal 5 Shot Double Action Revolver w/ 108 mm octagon bbl [ pivoting cartride

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Tranter Model 1868 .450 Cal 5 Shot Double Action Revolver w/ 108 mm octagon bbl [ pivoting cartride
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Tranter Model 1868 .450 Cal 5 Shot Double Action Revolver w/ 108 mm octagon bbl [ pivoting cartride ejector is fastened to the right front frame. Barrel rib engraved "E.M. Reilly & Co. 502 Oxford St. London". Left bbl flat stamped W. Tranter Patent". Most of the original blue finish has faded. Bore & finely checkered one piece grip are averall good. Other than a somewhat floppy ejector housing, mechanics are very good. This exact specimen is pictured & described on pages 92 - 93, in the book, Tranter Cartridge Firearms by Black, Guerin, & Michaud, and is displayed in it's wooden case. Between book publication and acquistion by current consignor, the case went walking, c/w CFC letter of Antique Status, Note: CFC fails to recognize Tranter asa the manufacturer and insists that antique status resides under the Retailer, E.M. Reilly ] Ser# 35584 ANTIQUE NO PAL REQ