Original British Victorian Officer's Private Purchase Tranter .450 Revolver serial 54730 - circa 1878 Japanese Flags When fire from Japanese mortars

When fire from Japanese mortars

In just beautiful condition the original ram rod has a screw on the bottom end to withdraw a lead ball

Cartridge Type: Cap and Shot

Scroll engraved trigger guard has serial number 15112 at grip

Original British Victorian Officer's Private Purchase Tranter .450 Revolver serial 54730 - circa 1878 Japanese Flags When fire from Japanese mortarsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Traditionally British Officers, all Gentlemen and from an affluent background, were expected to pay for their own sidearms, both revolver and Sword. Back in the 1600s and early 1700s The Colonel of the Regiment was often expected to provide ALL weapons and Uniforms for the entire Regiment. During Queen Victoria's "LITTLE WARS" after the Crimean Campaign, all over the empire like India, Canada and South Africa, the