A scarce Remington Beals' Patent Model 1858 Navy percussion six-shot revolver, .36 calibre
circa 1861-62, serial 3951 under the grips and to lower side of barrel, with an octagonal 7 1/4in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'BEALS PATENT SEPT. 14 1858, MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION, N.Y.' (latter part of text worn), nickel fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, solid iron frame, plain six-shot cylinder, single action mechanism with a spurred hammer, smooth flared walnut grips and hinged under-barrel rammer, brass trigger guard

Condition Report
Action holds at full cock, releases with trigger and revolves on all cylinders. Condition of the internal bore seems good (we have taken photos with an endoscope that can be shared if requested).

Overall the vendor has taken good care of this item. The wooden grips have a few minor dings and dents and there is one small fissure crack that has extended to the steel strap in the handle.

The brass trigger guard and the section of the frame just above it have a couple of very small knocks to one side.

The cylinder has a couple of very minor dings and knocks commensurate with age/use.

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