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Category - Remington Revolvers - Antique - Civil War Revolvers

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Remington Revolvers - Antique
Civil War Revolvers

Rare 1 of 1000 REMINGTON-BEALS 2nd Model .31 Percussion REVOLVER CIVIL WAR Remington’s FIRST PRODUCTION REVOLVER Manufactured

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Rare 1 of 1000 REMINGTON-BEALS 2nd Model .31 Percussion REVOLVER CIVIL WAR

Remington’s FIRST PRODUCTION REVOLVER Manufactured

Here we present a rare antique Remington-Beals 2nd Model Percussion Revolver, manufactured circa 1858-1859 at the Remington Armory in Ilion, New York. Only 1000 of these Second Model revolvers were manufactured during its very short production run. Fordyce Beals (1807-1870) was a firearms engineer who worked both for the Whitneyville Armory and then the Remington Armory in the mid-1850s. During his time at Remington, he developed what would become the Remington-Beals 1st Model, a 5-shot percussion pocket revolver which appeared in mid to late-1856, which was Remington’s first revolver. The barrels on the second models were marked “BEALS’ PATENT 1856 & 1857 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION, N.Y.”

Though this design allowed Remington to break into the civilian gun market, it was more prominent as a revolver that saw service with both sides of the American Civil War. The gun’s design is typical of the period. The grip is integral and covered in wood for comfort, and the solid frame added robustness to the design. Its compact dimensions were respectable, especially with discerning buyers seeking concealment for their firearms.

Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, these handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield. Whether legend or fact, it is interesting to note something commonly read about pocket revolvers of the day, that while they could be used for self-defense against the enemy, many soldiers kept them on their person to defend themselves against an unwanted amputation in the primitive field hospitals that were notorious, even in their day.

The overall condition is good. Gray patina throughout. The action is excellent. The bore is dim with strong rifling. Each of the grip panels has been cracked and repaired.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 3 inches.

Caliber: .31 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes