November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three
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Lot 2011
CIVIL WAR ERA BRITISH TRANTER PATENT POCKET-SIZE PERCUSSION REVOLVER, CASED
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for
$1,904
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
CIVIL WAR ERA BRITISH TRANTER PATENT POCKET-SIZE PERCUSSION REVOLVER, CASED, .36 caliber, octagonal barrel and five-shot cylinder, each chamber numbered, frame engraved "BENTLEY, LIVERPOOL" to top and "PATENT No. 2325" to side, checkered wooden grips. Rosewood baize-lined fitted case retaining assorted accoutrements including rosewood cleaning rod, flask, and brass bullet mold. Lid bears a brass shield-form plaque with partially legible engraved presentation including what appears to be "F. B. ? Butts" and "May 10, 1861". Circa 1860. Revolver 9" LOA, 4 3/8" barrel; 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" case.
Provenance: From the collection of Williston and Josephine Cofer, Alexandria, VA.
Heritage Auctions, 12/1/2007, lot 72437.
Ex-collection of Lawrence R. Towers.
Very good condition, metals smooth and bright with traces of original bluing, case with some expected wear and marring.
Provenance: From the collection of Williston and Josephine Cofer, Alexandria, VA.
Heritage Auctions, 12/1/2007, lot 72437.
Ex-collection of Lawrence R. Towers.
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