Tranter Revolver, 1860-1861
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Artifact Overview
The English-made Tranter revolver -- a reliable, functional design -- was a popular weapon in the South. The firm that imported this one, Hyde and Goodrich of New Orleans, began importing war supplies even before armed conflict between North and South seemed a certainty. Other Southern firms also imported Tranter revolvers to a limited degree throughout the Civil War.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Revolver (Firearm)
Date Made
1860-1861
Creator Notes
Designed by William Tranter and made in Birmingham, England; distributed by Hyde & Goodrich in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.14.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Length: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
Barrel marked on top: W. TRANTER'S PATENT, MADE FOR HYDE AND GOODRICH, NEW ORLEANS
Marked on right side of frame: No. 10126.
Marked on loading lever: W. TRANTER/ PATENT
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