RARE OLD MODEL REMINGTON BEALS ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE OLD MODEL REMINGTON BEALS ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2411. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8″ oct bbl, dovetailed cone front sight with 2-line address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that have a clear “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspector cartouche on left side. Various parts have other small inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 1,900 of these revolvers produced in the period 1861-1862 of which about 750 were inspected making this one of the more rare Remington revolvers. These revolvers were popular with the military and other users due to their large caliber and ease of changing cylinders. A person could carry spare cyls and quickly change to a loaded cyl once the orig cyl was empty. This model was shortly replaced by the New Model Army which was one of the most popular side arms during the Civil War and later on the American frontier. The “Old Model” designation references the method of securing the cylinder pin. In this instance, there was a relief cut down the back of the loading lever and grooves in the cylinder pin which would allow the pin to be withdrawn without lowering the loading lever. This situation proved to be problematic in that a trooper withdrawing his revolver from the holster would inadvertently withdraw the cylinder pin and lose the cylinder. The army complained and Remington recalled most of those revolvers and installed a small screw in the lever channel to prevent the pin from being withdrawn without lowering the lever, then they changed the design. PROVENANCE: Dick Littlefield (1986); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 50-60% thin orig blue turning plum; left grip has several chips along the edge, otherwise grips are sound with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-45457 JR162 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1741	$6,900.00	RARE OLD MODEL REMINGTON BEALS ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2411. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8″ oct bbl, dovetailed cone front sight with 2-line address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that have a clear “OWA” (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspector cartouche on left side. Various parts have other small inspector initials. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 1,900 of these revolvers produced in the period 1861-1862 of which about 750 were inspected making this one of the more rare Remington revolvers. These revolvers were popular with the military and other users due to their large caliber and ease of changing cylinders. A person could carry spare cyls and quickly change to a loaded cyl once the orig cyl was empty. This model was shortly replaced by the New Model Army which was one of the most popular side arms during the Civil War and later on the American frontier. The “Old Model” designation references the method of securing the cylinder pin. In this instance, there was a relief cut down the back of the loading lever and grooves in the cylinder pin which would allow the pin to be withdrawn without lowering the loading lever. This situation proved to be problematic in that a trooper withdrawing his revolver from the holster would inadvertently withdraw the cylinder pin and lose the cylinder. The army complained and Remington recalled most of those revolvers and installed a small screw in the lever channel to prevent the pin from being withdrawn without lowering the lever, then they changed the design. PROVENANCE: Dick Littlefield (1986); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 50-60% thin orig blue turning plum; left grip has several chips along the edge, otherwise grips are sound with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few small spots of pitting. 4-45457 JR162 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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