Original Rare U.S. 1854 Patent Whitney-Beals 3rd Model "Walking Beam" Percussion Revolver - Serial 219 Antique Remingtons - Type 93 anti-tank mine

- Type 93 anti-tank mine

or the owner may have had it plated after graduating from the HJ as a memento

They were a semi-nomadic and semi-militarized people

as it does not bear any royal or military proof marks

however the leather portion is quite deteriorated

Original Rare U.S. 1854 Patent Whitney-Beals 3rd Model "Walking Beam" Percussion Revolver - Serial 219 Antique Remingtons - Type 93 anti-tank mineOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are very hard to find and were known as the "WALKING BEAM" Revolvers, due to the way the cylinder was rotated. This system was patented in 1854 by FORDYCE BEALS, and put into production by Eli Whitney. The left side of the frame is marked (somewhat faded): F. BEALS PATENT SEPT. 1854 The top strap of the revolver frame is marked: ADDRESS E. WHITNEY WHITNEYVILLE, CT. This is a Seven shot . 31 caliber percussion