This cap and ball percussion handgun is a Civil War specimen of the Remington-Beals Navy model produced in 1861-1862. Approximately 14,500 of these percussion revolvers were produced and in .36 caliber with unmarked solid frame and unrebated six-shot cylinder. Screw-on barrel is octagonal and measures 7½” long with no barrel threads visible at the breech end of the frame, as the frame conceals all the threads.  Grips are original two-piece walnut in very good-plus condition with no government inspector cartouche.  The five-digit serial number #22649 is strongly stamped into the bottom facet of the barrel, above the loading lever, cylinder, grip frame and on each of the wood grips.   Barrel shows traces of original bluing.  Barrel markings clear and reads “PATENTED SEPT. 14, 1858 / E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A.”. Mortised cone front sight is missing.

No original colors on the receiver frame. Remaining gunmetal wears a dark plum gray finish with scattered areas of dark oxidation overall. Sidearm features a brass trigger guard, steel backstrap and the high hammer spur. Original screws are not buggered.  Mechanics are crisp and tight. Cylinder is plain with no safety notches and shows normal slight scoring along the circumference of the notches. All original nipples.  Revolver mechanics strong and crisp but need some oiling.

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