^Lot 5158 SCARCE REMINGTON BEALS PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.

Cal. 31. S# 132. 8" overall; 4" octagonal barrel marked "BEALS PATENT 1856 & 57 & 58 / MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS' ILION N.Y.", unique patented outside shrouded cylinder advancing hand, spur trigger, checkered gutta percha grips, early ball tyle loading lever catch. This was the last of its pattern designated by collector's as 3rd model Beal's pocket, made at beginning of Civil War 1859-1861. CONDITION: very good overall, barrel retains strong blue finish in protected areas, overall plum patina, frame has traces of finish and is overall silver/gray. Cylinder has large pitted area on one side, balance gray/white with discernible rolled scene. Mechanics are fine, crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Dick Littlefield, 12-10-2005. (01-29167/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.