PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH GRIP INSCRIBED TO UNION BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS MALEY HARRIS. Cal. 36. S# 9397. Bbl. 7 3/8". Remington-Beals single action percussion revolver mfg. circa. 1861-1862, during the Civil War. The top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked "BEALS' PATENT. SEPT. 14, 1858/ MANUFACTURER BY REMINGTONS' ILION. N.Y." on the top flat towards the breech. Underside of bbl. and left side of frame (beneath the grip panel) are both marked with the S#. S# on rear face of cyl. is no longer present/legible. German silver front sight with brass trigger guard. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood grips. Interior of right grip panel is inscribed "Thomas M. Harris/ 10 Va./ Vols.", with research indicating that this would be Thomas Maley Harris. Thomas M. Harris (1813-1906), whom practiced medicine prior to the Civil War, was authorized by Governor Pierpont on the recommendation of General Rosecrantz to raise a regiment of troops. Harris recruited the 10th Virginia Volunteer Infantry regiment, was commissioned as its Colonel, and served with the regiment until 1864. At the close of Philip Sheridan's Valley Campaign, Harris was in command of a division which was subsequently transferred to Grant's army in front of Richmond, at which time Harris received a commission as a Brigadier General. In 1865, Harris was involved in heavy fighting at Hatcher's Run, and during the Battle of Appomattox sent out a company of sharp shooters, silencing the last battery that General Lee put into position during the war. CONDITION: iron components exhibit a mottled gray patina, with some scattered handling marks, as well as some spots of darker discoloration. Brass trigger guard exhibits a mellow patina, with some spots of darker patina present in protected areas. Bore is bright, exhibiting moderate dark pitting and strong rifling throughout. Action functions appropriately when cycled by hand. Grips exhibit some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable overall. A nice example of a non-martially marked Remington-Beals Navy Model revolver, inscribed to Thomas Maley Harris. PROVENANCE: from the Lifelong Collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. (01-25039/MLW). $1,200-2,000.