FINE CASED CIVIL WAR ERA LARGE BORE TRANTER REVOLVER

Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

FINE CASED CIVIL WAR ERA LARGE BORE TRANTER REVOLVER

01-28224 | Cal. 54 bore (~.45) | S# 7601 T

Standard configuration, 6″ octagonal unmarked barrel, integral notched rear sight, loading assembly marked “TRANTERS PATENT” attached to left side of frame which has scroll engraving en suite to frame, trigger guard, and butt cap, single trigger with spur. S# engraved on right side of frame “No. 7601 T”, mounted with one piece checkered walnut grips. Revolver is housed in an original turquoise baize lined oak casing compartmented for revolver, Dixson powder flask, brass 54 bore “Adam’s Patent” 2 cavity bullet mold, green label Fletcher cap tin. This was a popular revolver worldwide, many in this serial range have Southern agent marks, Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans; Radcliffe, Columbia, SC; Guion, New Orleans are examples. S# 7993 is inscribed to Dabney Maury who would become Confederate general. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John “Jack” Dhooghe. (01-28224/JS)

STATUS: ANTIQUE