1861 Remington-Beals Navy Early Pattern .36 Cal Percussion Revolver, 7.5 in Octagonal Barrel, Six-Shot, Civil War Era
This antique Remington-Beals Navy revolver is an early-pattern .36 caliber percussion model built in 1861. It features the distinctive concealed barrel threads and no frame relief cut for the cylinder pin, requiring the loading lever to be lowered for cylinder removal. With its solid top-strap frame, six-shot cylinder, and 7.5-inch octagonal barrel, this U.S.-made Civil War era sidearm represents the formative Remington design that became a hallmark of the period.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows widespread rust and pitting with broad finish wear and patina. Scratches and blemishes are present throughout. The bore shows extensive blemishing. The action feels strong and is surprisingly smooth for its vintage and age.
What’s Included
- Remington Remington-Beals Navy Early Pattern .36 caliber percussion revolver
This early Beals-pattern configuration is defined by its concealed barrel threads and absence of a frame relief cut for the cylinder pin. As a result, the cylinder is removed by lowering the loading lever, reflecting the earliest production approach before later refinements appeared.
Its solid top-strap frame embodies the Remington architecture that became a Civil War mainstay. The six-shot cylinder in .36 caliber and fixed sights deliver the classic Navy configuration associated with period carry and service.
The 7.5-inch octagonal barrel provides a long sighting plane, paired with a fixed front sight and a top-strap groove rear. Construction is period-correct, with ferrous metal for the barrel, frame, and receiver.
Details include a brass trigger guard, two-piece walnut grip panels, and a checkered hammer spur. Manufactured in the United States in 1861, this revolver stands out as an antique, collectible example from the American Civil War era.