Rare Tranter Second Model Revolver

This is a rare Tranter second model .54 Bore double action percussion revolver. This actual revolver, serial number 2123 appears in the book " William Tranter, Birmingham 1849 -1890 by Wolfgang Berk. This revolver being the earliest recorded serial number of this model without any letter suffix at the time of publication. William Tranter is considered to be one of the most important manufactures of firearms during the second half of the 19th century, with his designs and patents being used by countless other gun manufactures. This revolver was retailed by Deane & Son, 30 King William Street, London Bridge and dates to the mid 1850s. Deane & Son were well-renowned gunmakers, appointed as gunmakers to Prince Albert in 1848, and exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851.