Unfortunately a couple could chamber currently available cases and were confiscated by the cops in the late 90s, and were likely destroyed.įollowing his dad’s death, my friend held the collection for a few years but, in the end, had to send it to auction, in order for the other heirs to receive their share of the estate. In terms of features such as double action, and in terms of fit and finish, they were way ahead of the contemprary American competition, although it must be said that, before WWi and for several years after, Britain was the far bigger economy, with wealthier buyers, It would be a bit like comparing the quality of say Taurus, to say a Colt Python today.Ī Friend’s father had a large (?the largest?) private collection of Tranters. Tranter’s revolvers are absolutely beautifully made. Any input from folks with knowledge on the subject would be much appreciated – thanks! I think the upturned point on the top of the grip points to this one being made by Webley, but I can’t confirm that. Does anyone know enough about them to provide any additional information on where this one might have been made, or its value? There was a book written in 2007 on Tranter weapons ( Tranter Cartridge Firearms ), but it is out of print now and I don’t have access to a copy. 45 ACPįrom what I can tell, at least three different firms had licenses to build these ludicrously huge revolvers – Webley, Braendelin, and Tipping & Lawden, in addition to Tranter himself. However, I had a reader named Kevin send me a bunch of photos of a Tranter revolver he has inherited, a six-shot model in a rather awe-inspiring. I learned this with a bit of quick research – I really don’t know much at all about the man or his gun designs. He was a founding member of BSA (Birmingham Small Arms), played a role in development of the Mk.I Enfield service revolver, and much more. He quickly became a well known and well respected member of the London gun trade, and his first really significant work was the production of thousands of Adams revolvers under license.Īround 1853 Tranter began designing, patenting, and producing his own firearms, primarily revolvers (he was eventually in active production of more than 20 different models) but also rifles, including Sniders on contract for the British Army.
He was apprenticed to a gunsmith in 1830, at the age of 14, and by 1839 had left and opened his own shop. William Tranter was a British gunmaker of some repute, although generally not remembered today.
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