POTD: Tranter Double Trigger – English Self-Cocker in a Mahogany Case

Welcome to at the moment’s Photo of the Day! Right here we have now a cased engraved Tranter double set off self-cocking percussion revolver that includes English scroll engraving with lined borders. William Tranter’s distinctive double set off system allowed both single-action or self-cocking double-action fireplace from a mid-Nineteenth century percussion revolver.

The decrease set off cocks the spurless hammer, and the higher set off releases it. This gave shooters a alternative – use each triggers for deliberate aimed fireplace, or pull by means of each triggers for speedy double-action fireplace. The system was mechanically progressive for the percussion period when most revolvers had been single-action solely.

The revolver is marked “W.TRANTER’S/PATENT” on the left loading lever arm and cocking set off, with London proof marks and serial quantity “No. 10784,T” on the proper body. The checkered walnut grip has a casehardened cap.

The fitted mahogany case accommodates full equipment: tin of lubricating composition, lubricating bullets, Eley cap tin, screwdriver, nipple wrench, powder flask, Tranter double bullet mould, cleansing rod, and James Dixon & Sons oiler. These cased units had been marketed to gents who wished high quality firearms with all essential equipment.

Tranter revolvers competed towards Adams and different British makers throughout the mid-Nineteenth century. The double set off system discovered favor with British officers and civilians who appreciated the choice of quick double-action fireplace with out sacrificing single-action accuracy. The .38 caliber was enough for private protection whereas remaining manageable in recoil.

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“Cased Engraved Tranter Double Set off Self-Cocking Revolver.” Rock Island Public sale, www.rockislandauction.com/element/4096/3272/cased-engraved-tranter-double-trigger-selfcocking-revolver. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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