Original U.S. 1854 Patent Whitney-Beals 3rd Model "Walking Beam" Percussion Revolver - Serial 356 Manufacture Type_Original Items Year of Manufacture: circa 1775

Year of Manufacture: circa 1775

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44 Merwin & Hulbert cartridge

with opposing Allied fighters approaching its levels of maneuverability and consistently exceeding its firepower

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Original U.S. 1854 Patent Whitney-Beals 3rd Model "Walking Beam" Percussion Revolver - Serial 356 Manufacture Type_Original Items Year of Manufacture: circa 1775Original 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. 26 . 54 The top strap of the revolver frame is marked: ADDRESS E. WHITNEY WHITNEYVILLE, CT. This is a Seven shot . 31 caliber