A .44-caliber percussion revolver, with 8" barrel and 6-shot cylinder. Blued case-hardened, with walnut grips. Barrel marked "Beals Patent Sept. 14, 1858 Manufactured by Remington's Ilion, New York". Approximately 2,500 manufactured between 1860 and 1862. NOTE: Martially marked example extremely rare and would be worth approximately 35 percent additional. Add approx. 25% for U.S. military issue.