Revolver

Production date
1859-1869
 Description
A Fourth Model Tranter .450 calibre percussion revolver with foliate decoration and a two piece chequered wooden grip. " No. 14622 T " is marked on the right hand side of the frame. " Tranter / Patent " is marked on the left hand side of the frame - just to the front of the trigger and below the chamber. " Henry Challener 61 King St West Sydney New South Wales" is marked along the top of the barrel. A hole has been drilled in the grip. The grip is broken.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Retailer
Production date
1859-1869
Production place
England/Birmingham
Classification
Armament T&E - Firearm/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology
Credit line
While the early history of this revolver is currently unknown the markings on it indicate it was retailed by Henry Challener of Sydney. The hole in the grip is also an indication that it was used by the Armed Constabulary at some point. One possible explanation is that the revolver was bought by a settler in Sydney, who then took it with him to New Zealand and ended up in the Armed Constabulary.
Accession number
TM2000.313
Collection type
Social History
Material
Metal
Wood

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