GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON BEALS ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. BEALS 1858 ARMY 1448 44 Cal. 44. Standard configuration with 8" oct bbl, 2-line address "BEALS PATENT SEPT. 14 1858 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION. N.Y.", large German silver cone front sight. Less than 1,900 of this model were made 1861-1862 and only about 750 passed Army inspection. This gun has well defined inspector's cartouches on both grips and sub-inspector letters "WC" found on most metal parts and an additional large "C" stamped on left side of bbl, frame, cylinder and loading arm. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching SNs found on bbl, frame and penciled inside each grip. Overall smooth with mottled grey/plum patina. Grips are sound, well fit with light edge wear. Mechanically sound with crisp rifling. 52332-9 JS (2,000-3,000)