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Rare Antique Remington-Beals 3rd Model Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD
Rare Antique Remington-Beals 3rd Model Revolver
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Rare Antique Remington-Beals 3rd Model Percussion Pocket Revolver, #258, .31 cal., 4'' octagonal barrel with dovetailed cone front and notched (topstrap groove) rear sights, marked ''Beals' Patent 1856 & 57 & 58/Manufactured by Remingtons', Ilion, N.Y.'' in two lines on top flat, hinged loading lever below; long round undecorated cylinder; solid frame with unusual outside pawl to turn cylinder, integral spurtrigger sheath and gripstraps, two-piece checkered hard rubber grips. Mfg'd ca. 1859-60 in only 1,000 qty. and full-blue finish. Condition is very good, retaining no original finish but a smooth gunmetal gray having scattered light discoloration; sharp edges and markings. Grips are sound showing very little wear and sharp checkering. Action turns cylinder but does not stay cocked; bore shows overall light etching and sharp rifling. Est.: $700-$900. (Antique)(John Ackerman collection)