Remington-Beals Pocket Revolver

Remington-Beals Pocket Revolver
TypeRevolver
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1857–1873
Used byUnited States
Confederate States
WarsAmerican Civil War
American Indian Wars
Production history
DesignerFordyce Beals
Designed1856-1857
ManufacturerRemington Arms
Produced1857 to 1860
No. builtAbout 7,500
Variants3
Specifications
CartridgePowder & ball or Paper cartridge with conical bullet
Caliber.31
ActionSingle-action
Feed system5 round cylinder
SightsFixed Post, Notched Top Strap

Remington-Beals Pocket Revolver was the first percussion revolver produced by Remington&Sons in 1857. Three successive models were produced in 1857–1860.[1][2][3]

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  2. ^ "REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC. 1st Model Remington-Beals Revolver :: Gun Values by Gun Digest". gunvalues.gundigest.com. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  3. ^ "NRA Museums:". www.nramuseum.org. Retrieved 2024-07-17.