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BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED, Cased JAMES BEATTIE Revolver English Antique Early Double Action Percussion Revolver
Guns International #: 102644809 Seller's Inventory #: 230086
Category: Antique Revolvers - Percussion - Handguns - English Revolvers
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED, Cased JAMES BEATTIE Revolver English Antique
Early Double Action Percussion Revolver
Here we present an antique James Beattie English Double Action Percussion Revolver, made circa the late 1850s to the early 1860s in London, England. James Beattie was a small arms manufacturer working in London between 1849 and 1879. Beattie was known for his match rifles along with a variety of revolvers during the percussion period. He exhibited rifles, double guns, and dueling pistols at the Great Exhibition, in 1851. In 1865 he admitted a son into the business and the company became known as J. Beattie & Son.
The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, also known as the Great Exhibition or the Crystal Palace Exhibition, in reference to the temporary structure in which it was held, was an international exhibition that took place in Hyde Park, London, from May 1 to October 15, 1851. It was the first in a series of World's Fairs, exhibitions of culture and industry that became popular in the 19th century. The event was organized by Henry Cole and Prince Albert, husband of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom.
This is a 6-shot .28 caliber double action only revolver. The front of the cylinder shows each chamber being numbered which would have been of use for loading. The top of the barrel reads “J. BEATTIE / 205 REGENT StT / LONDON”. He was at this address between 1851 through 1882. This revolver features gorgeous engraving throughout with tight scrolls with a fine line background. The fitted case is original and velvet-lined. In addition to the Beattie label on the inside of the case lid, there is an ownership card for Mr. J.R.B. Masefield of Rosehill, Cheadle, Staffordshire. John Richard Beech Masefield (1850-1932) was born in Stone and lived at Old Hall with his family. He was a career solicitor, though it seems his real passion lay out of doors. He was a student of nature and wrote and lectured on the local flora and fauna. He joined the North Staffordshire Field Club in 1883 and he helped to establish the Hawksmoor Nature Reserve. There is also a receipt that appears to be from 1922 from Army & Navy Stores, Limited located at 105 Victoria Street, Westminster, SW1. Contained within is the following: suede waterproof pouch of percussion caps by Eley, powder flask, nipple wrench, cleaning rod, lead ball, and single cavity bullet mold. All accouterments are in fine condition.
The overall condition is fine. Original blue finish. The engraving remains sharp. The action is smooth and excellent. The bore is clean with sharp rifling. The grip is solid and hand-checkered. The case is in fine condition. This set is a true gem!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .28 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$5400
#230086
Price: $5,400.00
Antique: Yes