Confederate .45 Caliber Tranter Revolver Bullet – Excavated Dropped Example

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Confederate .45 Caliber Tranter Revolver Bullet – Excavated Dropped Example

 

A fine excavated example of a Confederate-used .45 caliber projectile for the Tranter revolver, a distinctly British import widely favored by Confederate officers and cavalry during the American Civil War. This specimen represents a dropped round, never fired, retaining its characteristic form with a clearly defined ogive and base profile typical of Tranter ammunition.

 

The surface exhibits a pleasing, uniform light patina consistent with long-term ground recovery, with moderate oxidation and minor pitting that speak to its authenticity and period burial. Despite excavation, the bullet remains solid and well-preserved, displaying excellent eye appeal and unmistakable identity.

 

Tranter revolvers, imported through blockade-running operations, were among the more sophisticated sidearms in Confederate service. Ammunition associated with these arms is considerably less encountered than standard U.S. regulation calibers, making this an increasingly desirable category for advanced collectors seeking diversity beyond the commonplace.

 

An attractive and honest example of Confederate revolver ammunition, ideal for display and representative collections of imported Southern arms and accoutrements.

 

 

Inventory Number: BUL 540