RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON 3RD MODEL BEALS PERCUSSION SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON 3RD MODEL BEALS PERCUSSION SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 148. Cal. 31. Fine rare revolver with 4″ oct bbl, tiny dovetail front sight and 2-line Beals Patent & Remington address. Top strap is grooved for the rear sight and it has an attached 2-pc rammer. Cyl is unfluted, 5-shots and left side of frame has the exposed pawl. Mounted with coarse checkered 2-pc hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Inside left grip is hand scratched “Dr F W JOHNSON / GRESHAM / WISCONSIN” and right side “F.V.J. / Aug / 1968”. The frame & front side flats of frame are lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and the cyl is etch engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by a hinged lid walnut box 9-1/2″ long x 5-3/4″ wide x 1-7/8″ deep, burgundy velvet lined in the lid with an open bottom containing a dbl sided eagle & stars “REMINGTONS. ILION. N.Y.” all brass flask and a Remington brass 2-cavity bullet & ball mold without sprue cutter. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,000 of these rare revolvers were produced in the period 1859 to 1860. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. No orig finish remains being an overall bright cleaned metal. Cyl retains most of its orig etch engraving that is worn & cleaned a little thin. Grips are sound, turned chocolate showing moderate to heavy wear. Box is fine. Mold & flask are sound and retain an overall medium mustard patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-41399 JR119 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2323A	$3,162.50	RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON 3RD MODEL BEALS PERCUSSION SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 148. Cal. 31. Fine rare revolver with 4″ oct bbl, tiny dovetail front sight and 2-line Beals Patent & Remington address. Top strap is grooved for the rear sight and it has an attached 2-pc rammer. Cyl is unfluted, 5-shots and left side of frame has the exposed pawl. Mounted with coarse checkered 2-pc hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. Inside left grip is hand scratched “Dr F W JOHNSON / GRESHAM / WISCONSIN” and right side “F.V.J. / Aug / 1968”. The frame & front side flats of frame are lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and the cyl is etch engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by a hinged lid walnut box 9-1/2″ long x 5-3/4″ wide x 1-7/8″ deep, burgundy velvet lined in the lid with an open bottom containing a dbl sided eagle & stars “REMINGTONS. ILION. N.Y.” all brass flask and a Remington brass 2-cavity bullet & ball mold without sprue cutter. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,000 of these rare revolvers were produced in the period 1859 to 1860. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. No orig finish remains being an overall bright cleaned metal. Cyl retains most of its orig etch engraving that is worn & cleaned a little thin. Grips are sound, turned chocolate showing moderate to heavy wear. Box is fine. Mold & flask are sound and retain an overall medium mustard patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-41399 JR119 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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