Tranter Revolver, 1860-1861
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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.
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
Revolver (Firearm)
Date Made
1860-1861
Creators
Place of Creation
United Kingdom, England, Birmingham
United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
Creator Notes
Designed by William Tranter and made in Birmingham, England; distributed by Hyde & Goodrich in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Keywords
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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