GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
RARE MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON BEALS ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. REMINGTON 1858 ARMY 1647 44 Cal. 44. Standard configuration with 8" oct bbl, 2-line address, large German silver cone front sight. "BEALS PATENT SEPT. 14 1858 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION. N.Y.". Less than 1,900 of this model were made 1861-1862 and about 750 passed Army inspection. This gun has very weak and almost indiscernible inspector's cartouche on left grip and sub-inspector letters found on most metal parts. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fair to good overall. Matching SNs found on bbl and frame. Cylinder has indiscernible SN, but does have same matching "HH" inspector mark found on bbl and frame. Arbor, loading assembly and right grip appear replaced. Metal overall cleaned with brown/grey patina old tool marks, dings, dents and scratches. Grips fit well with dents, dings and gouges, right grip is varnished. Mechanically sound with good discernible rifling. 52332-17 JS (1,500-2,000)