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LOT 3350
Rare Cased London Armoury Co. Kerr’s Patent Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 10699, 455 cal., 5 3/4 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The Kerr revolvers were designed by James Kerr (patent no. 1722 of July 28, 1855) and were manufactured c. 1859- 1866 by the London Armoury Company in which Kerr served as factory superintendent. The majority of the Kerr revolvers were exported for use in the American Civil War, with small numbers purchased for use by the Union and around 7,000 revolvers purchased by the Confederacy as Caleb Huse contracted for 100% of the L.A.C. production which also included rifle-muskets. With the end of the Civil War and the defeat of the Confederacy, the London Armoury Company lost its major customer and closed within a year. This revolver dates to c. 1865-1866 and revolver features a brass post front sight, “L.A.C.” on the upper left barrel flat, London proof marks, “LONDON/ARMOURY” on the left side of the frame, “LONDON ARMOURY CO” on the back action lock, “KERR’S PATENT. 10,699” on the right side of the frame, some light border engraving, and a checkered walnut grip with pommel cap and lanyard ring. It comes in a fitted oak case with vacant brass lid escutcheon, London Armoury trade label, loading/cleaning rod with covered worm, capper, Hawksley oiler and powder flask, London Armory Company 54 bore double cavity bullet mold, turnscrew, nipple wrench, bullets, Eley Bros. cap tin, and key. CONDITION: Very good with 70% original blue finish, traces of original case colors, gray and brown patina on the balance, light pitting and oxidation, and general mild overall wear. The grip is also very good with distinct checkering and dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are also very good and have age and storage related wear. Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000
LOT 3351
Very Fine Cased Thomas Jackson Retailer Marked 120 Bore London Armoury Co. Beaumont- Adams Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver - Serial no. B18506, 32 cal., 4 3/8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured by the London Armoury Co. c. 1856-1866 and retailed by Thomas Jackson. Features a dovetailed blade front sight, integral notch rear sight at the rear of the top strap, “THOs JACKSON. 29. EDWARDS STt PORTMAN SQUARE. LONDON” signed across the top strap and barrel, “L.A.C.” on the upper left barrel flat, London proof marks, loading lever on the left, “34,253./R.” on the cylinder, “B-18,506/ADAMS’ PATENT No 34253.R.” on the right side of the frame, double line borders, nitre blued sliding safety and trigger, checkered walnut grip, and blued pommel cap. In an oak case with a dog and coronet crest inscribed on the lid escutcheon, Thomas Jackson & Son trade label, green baize lining, brass double cavity bullet mold with blued sprue cutter, James Dixon & Sons oiler and flask, Eley Bros. cap tin, ebony handled nipple wrench with pick, cleaning rod, and tin of bullets. CONDITION: Very fine with 85% plus original blue finish with fading mainly on the trigger guard and pommel cap and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, light scratches, and general mild handling and storage marks. The grip is also very fine and has a few dings and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are fine with age and storage related wear, glued repair to the back edge of the lid. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3352
Very Fine Cased Engraved Tranter Double Trigger Self-Cocking Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 16609T, 38 cal., 4 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This 3rd Model Tranter revolver features very attractive English scroll engraving throughout along with lined borders and other accents, a post
style front sight, notch rear sight, spur-less hammer, “W.TRANTER’S/PATENT” marked on the left side of the loading lever arm and cocking trigger, “F.O” marked on the left side of the frame ahead of the cylinder, “No. 16,609.T” on the right side of the frame, Birmingham proofs on the barrel and cylinder, and a checkered walnut grip. It comes in a fitted case with a tin of lubricating composition, lubricating bullets, Eley Bros. cap tin, nipple wrench, Dixon & Sons powder flask, Tranter double bullet mold, cleaning rod,
and Dixon & Sons oiler.
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% plus original blue finish, crisp engraving, some fading on the trigger
guard, bright smaller parts, and only minor handling and storage wear. The grip is excellent and has crisp checkering and some minor dings. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are fine and have minor age and storage related wear. Overall, this is a very attractive cased set.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 3353
Cased Engraved Tranter
Patent Single Action
Revolver - Serial no. 6977,
22 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch octagon
bbl., blue/gold/casehardened
finish, checkered walnut
grips. This is a high quality
cased Tranter Patent revolver
finished in gold and blue,
with fine high quality scroll
engraving on the frame
sides. The front upper left
side of the frame is marked
“W. TRANTER’S/PATENT” over
“6977” and the bottom of the barrel directly ahead of the frame is marked “64”. The upper barrel flat and cylinder between each chamber is marked with British proof marks and the rear cylinder face is marked “64”. The frame is gold plated, the cylinder casehardened and the remaining parts are blue. Release lever, trigger, hammer and loading gate are niter blue. The barrel is marked “C. Golden. Bradford.”, with blade front and frame notch rear sights, seven round cylinder and fitted with a one piece checkered walnut grip. Complete in a walnut case with initial shield on the lid, blue felt lining with four compartments, two piece lids, cleaning rod, screwdriver and key.
CONDITION: Very fine. The frame retains 60% original gold plating with an aged patina on the exposed brass. The cylinder shows 85% original case colors mixed with smooth gray patina. The barrel, hammer and cylinder pin retain 95% plus original bright blue finish with some high edge wear and a small amount of minor spotting. The grip is excellent with a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The engraving and markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The case is good with some slight warping of the lid. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,750