GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
REMINGTON-BEALS NAVY MODEL REVOLVER. REMINGTON BEALS NAVY 673 36 Cal. 36. 7-1/2" bbl. Blue finish. Brass trigger guard with 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl is marked "Beals Patent Sept. 14, 1858 manufactured by Remington Ilion, N.Y.". SN is stamped on bottom flat of bbl and on left side of grip frame under grip. No military proofs were observed. A collector's inventory number is written in white ink on butt. PROVENANCE: Collection of Daniel C. Scott. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 50-60% blue, drifting somewhat into a plumb-brown patina, with high point wear. Bbl address is somewhat faint but has not been polished, only unevenly rolled. SN is sharp. Frame retains 20-30% blue overall, with the balance being a silver-gray patina. Brass trigger guard has a mustard patina. Hammer shows a considerable amount of blue finish. Cyl is a gray-brown patina overall, with traces of blue. Grips are very good with only slight scratching and dents overall. A very nice example of a civilian issue Remington Beals Model Navy revolver. 50709-4 TEP (3,000-4,500)