Help identifying a Pistol
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Help identifying a Pistol
I saw this for sale a few days ago, can anyone identify it? (The older thing in the middle)
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Re: Help identifying a Pistol
A Tranter?
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Re: Help identifying a Pistol
Agreed. Looks like a "Tranter", might not be a true Tranter, though. A lot of copies were made. But it might be an Adams revolver. There was a point in history that you couldn't really tell an Adams and Tranter apart from one another.
But, if I had to make a choice, I'd say; Tranter
But, if I had to make a choice, I'd say; Tranter
Wait, so I can own a .55 calibre Boys anti-tank rifle, but not a .22 pistol?
Re: Help identifying a Pistol
Beaumont-Adams, but probably a Belgium produced version due to the location and that a number of Beligium firms made copies under licence.
Tell you what, though, the Danes seem to like their Taurus revolvers!!!! How much is 4000 Danish Kr?
Tell you what, though, the Danes seem to like their Taurus revolvers!!!! How much is 4000 Danish Kr?
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Re: Help identifying a Pistol
467 quid!!!!!Sim G wrote:How much is 4000 Danish Kr?
The nigh on 700 pounds we are charged for Taurus' Frankenstein is taking the pi$$ a little, is it not? :cool2: :cool2:
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
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Is that a good price then? I am sure they will drop another DKK1000 if pushed and bringing it home is not a problem as it can easily go on an FAC.
I viewed it as a curiosity and just snapped the picture for the forum members.
I viewed it as a curiosity and just snapped the picture for the forum members.
Re: Help identifying a Pistol
I was talking about the Taurus, Dave.
How much do they want for the old percussion revolver?
Original or Belgium copy, I'd imagine S.58.
4000 Kr for an original would mean you "stole" it and for a real quality Belgium copy, about right.
How much do they want for the old percussion revolver?
Original or Belgium copy, I'd imagine S.58.
4000 Kr for an original would mean you "stole" it and for a real quality Belgium copy, about right.
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
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Re: Help identifying a Pistol
I would be more sure it was a Tranter if I could see the straight base of the butt.
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Re: Help identifying a Pistol
I used Geoffrey Bothroyds books when trying to compare Dave's pic.
As was said above, during the latter times of the percussion period the British makers were making guns that all looked the same, save for a few external differences and quite a few internal differences. This may have been due to the fact that military officers acquired their own revolvers and by keeping a "uniformity" in the aesthetics, choice would be made on maker loyalty, reputation or recommendation.
If you have a look at the pic you posted of the tranter, the ramer is a lot more curved compared to the sharp angle in Dave's pic. Likewise, the rammer in the pic of Daves, goes completely "though" the bullet seater, where on the Tranter, it's attached to.
And...... in Bothroyds book and in Zhuk's encyclopedia, the Beaumont-Adams featured in there is a dead ringer for the "Danish" gun! :55:
As was said above, during the latter times of the percussion period the British makers were making guns that all looked the same, save for a few external differences and quite a few internal differences. This may have been due to the fact that military officers acquired their own revolvers and by keeping a "uniformity" in the aesthetics, choice would be made on maker loyalty, reputation or recommendation.
If you have a look at the pic you posted of the tranter, the ramer is a lot more curved compared to the sharp angle in Dave's pic. Likewise, the rammer in the pic of Daves, goes completely "though" the bullet seater, where on the Tranter, it's attached to.
And...... in Bothroyds book and in Zhuk's encyclopedia, the Beaumont-Adams featured in there is a dead ringer for the "Danish" gun! :55:
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
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