GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
OUTSTANDING CASED AND ENGRAVED SOLID FRAME TRANTER RETAILED BY ALFRED CLAYTON WITH ALL ACCESSORIES.ANDREW CLAYTON1855354454 BOREW/CASE, 9 ACCESSCal. 54 Bore. 6-1/4" oct bbl. Self-cocking dbl action with elegant but conservatively engraved in a somewhat loose open scroll and foliate pattern with a chased border on frame and top strap with an open rope border at muzzle. Case colored cylinder engraved in same pattern. Fine checkered English walnut grip with engraved buttcap of case colored steel. Maker marked on top strap "A.CLAYTON.SOUTHAMPTON" (whom as a prominent gunmaker and retailer in Southampton, England from 1855-1869) with dovetail slide adjustable front sight and traditional fixed integral rear sight. Chambered for the relatively large 54 Bore (.442 diameter). Unique self-cocking dbl action design allows hammer to rest in a safety position so all five chambers may safety be carried loaded. Detachable "TRANTER'S PATENT" marked loading lever on left side of frame and bbl. Dbl action trigger bar is marked with the same "TRANTER'S PATENT". Presented in its fitted English walnut case with all accessories inclusive of screwdriver, nipple wrench, James Dixon bag copper flask, numbers matching sprue cutter mold, with Tranter marked bullet tin (with a number of bullets inside), Eley cap box, cleaning rod and grease bottle. Outstanding maker's label on interior of green linen lining with fine partitions with only one being detached. CONDITION: Extremely fine with most blue finish remaining with slight corrosion and finish loss at muzzle and forward of cylinder. Case color has faded to shadows on cylinder. Bore is sharp and distinct. Mechanics are fine. Case is equally fine with some slight discoloration and staining on top. Interior very good with one detached partition. Key is included. 52001-5 TDW (3,000-4,000)