GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE REMINGTON BEALS ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. BEALS 1858 ARMY 855 44 Cal. 44. 8" oct bbl, dovetailed German silver cone front sight with grooved top strap rear sight. "BEAL'S PATENT SEPT. 14 1858 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS' ILION N.Y. found on bbl top flat. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips with discernible cartouches. Most parts of gun have small sub-inspector marks. About 1900 of these revolvers made, of which 750 are U.S. martials. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. No orig finish, matching SNs found on bbl, cylinder and frame. Gun appears orig with exception of several replaced screws and welded repair to hammer spur. Stocks are well fit with chips at toes with discernible cartouches. Mechanically functional with discernible rifling in bore. 52332-10 JS (1,000-1,500)