GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SCARCE BEALS ARMY MODEL .44 REVOLVER. BEALS ARMY 309 44 Cal. 44. 8" bbl. Standard 2-line marking on top of bbl. Wood grips. Bbl threads concealed by frame. These were made from 1861-1862. Estimated total production at 1,900. 50-80% of production was purchased by U.S. Army on the open market for the Civil War, did not bear inspector's marks. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good with light to moderate pitting on bbl and cylinder. Gun appears to have been cleaned at one point. Touched up. Cylinder pin as well as loading lever locking lug on bottom of bbl may be replacements. Markings are weak on top of bbl. Gun shows wear, as do grips. Bore is dirty with some pitting and strong rifling. Mechanics are fine. 52332-12 GER (850-1,250)