Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
Date:
1859
Object Number:
1972.13
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Remington-Beals Navy Model Revolver
Object Number:
1943.221
Date:
1861-1862
Medium:
Steel, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. ( 33.7 x 19 cm )
Marks:
stamped: barrel: "BEALS/ PATENT SEPT. 14, 1858/MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTON'S ILION, N.Y."
stamped: loading lever: "177" (early production serial number)
Description:
Steel and wood revolver; stamped marks on barrel and loading lever.
Gallery Label:
This revolver was used by the donor's father, John Laimbeer, while a member of the Vigilance Committee of San Francisco during the 1850's and 60's.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John Laimbeer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
