I posted this in the revolver section but didn't get any info. Maybe it's impossible to find out what I have.
New to the forum.
I have my grandfathers 36 cal. Remington percussion revolver.
After lots of research in books and on internet I have narrowed it down to a 36 Caliber Remington Beals or early 1861 36 Cal. Remington Navy. Both were made in the 1862 to 1863 time frame for use in the civil war.
I seem to be getting conflicting info on barrel length.
The easiest way to identify it is the loading lever which is the only part missing.
Serial number is 6920 under the brass trigger guard and under the grip wood on frame.
Barrel length is 7 1/4". Most collectors info says the Rem. Beals has a 7 1/2" barrel and the 1861 early model 7 3/8". My barrel measures 7 1/4". I'm thinking that the barrel length can vary 1/4" on these models.
Cylinder pin is shaped like the Beals, but the barrel is shorter like the 1861 model.
I ordered a reproduction loading lever from Dixie gun works for the 1861 model, but can't find a loading lever for the Beals.
I would like to return it to operating condition. I ordered new springs and a hammer and various screws.
What model do I have?
I now have the parts from Dixie and the loading lever is definitely wrong. Too short and the loading cylinder is too large. Also the trigger spring I ordered is flat and I can't figure out where or how it works. I ordered a 36 cal. Remington lock and trigger spring combo that works after I ground it down a little. Still don't know what it is. The hammer is wrong also. I'll post in the gunsmithing section to see if anybody makes these parts.
Phil
New to the forum.
I have my grandfathers 36 cal. Remington percussion revolver.
After lots of research in books and on internet I have narrowed it down to a 36 Caliber Remington Beals or early 1861 36 Cal. Remington Navy. Both were made in the 1862 to 1863 time frame for use in the civil war.
I seem to be getting conflicting info on barrel length.
The easiest way to identify it is the loading lever which is the only part missing.
Serial number is 6920 under the brass trigger guard and under the grip wood on frame.
Barrel length is 7 1/4". Most collectors info says the Rem. Beals has a 7 1/2" barrel and the 1861 early model 7 3/8". My barrel measures 7 1/4". I'm thinking that the barrel length can vary 1/4" on these models.
Cylinder pin is shaped like the Beals, but the barrel is shorter like the 1861 model.
I ordered a reproduction loading lever from Dixie gun works for the 1861 model, but can't find a loading lever for the Beals.
I would like to return it to operating condition. I ordered new springs and a hammer and various screws.
What model do I have?
I now have the parts from Dixie and the loading lever is definitely wrong. Too short and the loading cylinder is too large. Also the trigger spring I ordered is flat and I can't figure out where or how it works. I ordered a 36 cal. Remington lock and trigger spring combo that works after I ground it down a little. Still don't know what it is. The hammer is wrong also. I'll post in the gunsmithing section to see if anybody makes these parts.
Phil