(A) JAMES BEATTIE & SON .577 MANSTOPPER TRANTER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

The flat top frame is engraved "JAS BEATTIE & SON 265 REGENT ST LONDON", an address used circa 1864 to 1879. This behemoth "Man-Stopper" revolver has an octagon barrel marked for its .577 Boxer chambering. Drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear. 2-piece fluted 5-shot cylinder. Left side of the frame has a "W TRANTER / PATENT stamp over "39288". It has engraved double line borders. 1-piece checkered walnut grip with steel lanyard loop pommel cap. CONDITION: Good. Overall mottled gray patina with some cleaned light oxidation spotting and nicks, especially on the cylinder. Grips have scattered marks and wear. It appears they were in a vise or clamp at some point, the tops compressed somewhat with a chip on the right side. Action is somewhat out of time and does not lock up, which is not terribly unexpected considering how potent the .577 was. Strong, frosted bore.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

4 - 1/2"

Caliber/Bore

.577 Boxer

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

James Beattie & Son

Model

Tranter Manstopper