Videos tagged with William Tranter

This guide details the disassembly process for the Tranter 1879 revolver, focusing on its unique top-break action and cylinder removal. Expert instruction covers the specific buttons required to safely break open the firearm and remove the cylinder for maintenance. The video emphasizes the advanced, yet ultimately market-limited, mechanical features of this historical handgun.

The Tranter Model 1879 is an early British top-break revolver that, despite its innovative features, was not widely adopted. This video details its design, historical context, and mechanical intricacies, highlighting its role as a precursor to later British service revolvers. The presenter, Matthias, provides an expert-level analysis, drawing on extensive research.

This documentary provides an in-depth look at the Tranter Model 1868 revolver, a compact, early centerfire design. It details its historical context within Birmingham's gun trade, William Tranter's innovations like the dual-trigger mechanism and later single/double-action designs, and the specific features of the 1868 model, including its .450 Adams cartridge chambering and unique ejector system. The video also explores its potential military and colonial service, offering a comprehensive technical and historical analysis.

This guide details the disassembly and reloading process for the engraved Tranter .577 Revolver (Model 1868), as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers removing the cylinder axis pin, separating the unique two-part cylinder system, and reassembly. The video highlights the solid-frame design and the specific reloading method required for this historical firearm.