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Percussion revolver
Manufacturer
William Tranter
Trademark
Tranter
Marks or LabelsCanon : poinçon Birmingham (V et sceptres couronné {1812-1904}); détente : TRANTER'S PATENT; poignée : BBNA (British Bank of North America)
Date
About 1863
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel, brass, tin, lead; wood: walnut
DimensionsHeight: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)
Barrel: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Width: 31.1 cm (12 1/4 in.)
Length: 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in.)
Weight: 0.1 kg (0.2 lb.)
Origin
Birmingham , England, Europe
Object Number2001.7.16
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of Banque de Montréal
Status
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