Original Rare U.S. 1854 Patent Whitney-Beals 3rd Model "Walking Beam" Percussion Revolver - Serial 219 Brown Bess Musket Parts although torn in a few

although torn in a few places

The warhead appears to have been recovered from the field and was sandblasted

The hole that lead to the inner charge from the fuse is also visible on this specimen

The trousers are in equally attractive condition though are a little bit more faded than the tunic which is not uncommon

200 civilian irregulars drawn from local fishing villages

Original Rare U.S. 1854 Patent Whitney-Beals 3rd Model "Walking Beam" Percussion Revolver - Serial 219 Brown Bess Musket Parts although torn in a fewOriginal 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