CIVIL WAR Antique REMINGTON-BEALS ARMY Model .44 Cal. PERCUSSION Revolver EARLY, LOW SERIAL CIVIL WAR Manufactured in 1861-1862

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CIVIL WAR Antique REMINGTON-BEALS ARMY Model .44 Cal. PERCUSSION Revolver 

EARLY, LOW SERIAL CIVIL WAR Manufactured in 1861-1862

Here we present a rare Remington-Beals Army Revolver, manufactured circa 1861-1862 at the Remington Armory in Ilion, New York. Fordyce Beals (1807-1870) was a firearms engineer who worked both for the Whitneyville Armory and then the Remington Armory in the mid-1850s. During his time at Remington, he developed the Remington-Beals six shot, single action, Army revolver which appeared in 1861. It was prominent as a revolver that saw service with both sides of the American Civil War. This gun’s design is typical of the period. The grip is integral and covered in wood for comfort, and the solid frame added robustness to the design.

This gun is commonly, though inaccurately, referred to as the Model 1858 due to the patent markings on its cylinder, although wide scale production did not start until 1861. The Remington revolver was a secondary, supplemental issue firearm for the Union Army until the Colt factory fire of 1864. Due to the fire, the Colt 1860 Army was not available for some time. Subsequently, large numbers of the Remington revolver were ordered by the U.S. government. It was more expensive than the Colt, but those who could afford it remarked on its durability.

The overall condition is good. Original patina. The action is strong and the cylinder indexes and locks up. One of the six nipples is chipped. The bore is in good condition, also patinated, with strong rifling. The grips are solid. Numbers match. A very low serial numbered Remington-Beals for your collection!

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Barrel is 8 inches.

Caliber: .44 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$5135
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