CASED PAIR OF THOMAS HORSLEY 1871 TRANTER’S PATENT DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS.

CASED PAIR OF THOMAS HORSLEY 1871 TRANTER’S PATENT DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS. SN NSN. Cal. 44 CF. Interesting pair of revolvers, retailed by this well known maker in York, are retailer marked on top straps of solid frame actions. Revolvers have 6″ octagonal bbls with ejector mechanism modified from orig type percussion loading lever, spring loaded cartridge gate on right side, blued finish, checkered walnut grips. Mahogany case with key lock has round brass medallion on top. Interior is lined in green open weave cloth, and contains pewter oil bottle, brass item, and one cartridge (450). CONDITION: Fair to good. One pistol retains most of what appears to be its orig blue, considerably flaked and silvered overall. The other has a considerable amount of its orig blue, showing extensive cleaning. One will cock single action, but cylinder will not rotate. The other works double action intermittently, will not remain cocked for single action. Bores are good. Case is fine, retaining most of an old refinish. Interior cloth is good with some tears and soiling. 4-46990 MGM248 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2328	$2,415.00	CASED PAIR OF THOMAS HORSLEY 1871 TRANTER’S PATENT DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS. SN NSN. Cal. 44 CF. Interesting pair of revolvers, retailed by this well known maker in York, are retailer marked on top straps of solid frame actions. Revolvers have 6″ octagonal bbls with ejector mechanism modified from orig type percussion loading lever, spring loaded cartridge gate on right side, blued finish, checkered walnut grips. Mahogany case with key lock has round brass medallion on top. Interior is lined in green open weave cloth, and contains pewter oil bottle, brass item, and one cartridge (450). CONDITION: Fair to good. One pistol retains most of what appears to be its orig blue, considerably flaked and silvered overall. The other has a considerable amount of its orig blue, showing extensive cleaning. One will cock single action, but cylinder will not rotate. The other works double action intermittently, will not remain cocked for single action. Bores are good. Case is fine, retaining most of an old refinish. Interior cloth is good with some tears and soiling. 4-46990 MGM248 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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