Cased Tranter No.2 Revolver marked J.Beattie & Son.

William & James Kavanagh
12 Dame Street
Dublin.

                  

                                  A James Beattie & Son, London retailed Tranter Revolver.

As with so many weapons that were sold through various companies/agents they would at some stage need running repairs or servicing. The above revolver was originally sold through James Beattie & Son of London (1864-1879). At some stage this pistol found its way to Ireland where in all probability William & James Kavanagh (1864-1870) carried out some work to it and therefore added their trade card/label to the lid of the case. This being common practice throughout the gun trade at this time.

                                         
                                       The bottom flat stamped  "94" and "4547"? 

                           An original Wm & Jas Kavanagh trade card/label for the period
                                                                    1864-1870.

We would be interested to know of any other similarly marked weapons by Beattie & Son or Wm & Jas Kavanagh.
               
                Our sincere thanks to Steve Oxley for photography and permission to publish.

                                                  Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk