Original Rare U.S. 1854 Patent Whitney-Beals 3rd Model "Walking Beam" Percussion Revolver - Serial 219 Flags & Signs - Original WWII Stamps

- Original WWII Stamps

There is a nice cheek piece carved into the left butt stock

which also serves as the launching platform

and an original wood butt stock (marked 1692 on bracket) in good condition

- M-1938 Wire Cutters POUCH: Lovely unissued condition wire cutters pouch dated 1944

Original Rare U.S. 1854 Patent Whitney-Beals 3rd Model "Walking Beam" Percussion Revolver - Serial 219 Flags & Signs - Original WWII StampsOriginal 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