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Doc Hoy · March 13, 2013, 05:47 AM

I am thinking that the existing parts have collector value because it is a Beals. Even in the absense of the cylinder.

So if you don't specifically want to keep it and make it shootable you could sell the frame as it is, then go buy yourself a shooter (or five). I would do some research and then set the price at the top of the range maybe even over the top of the range for two reasons:

1. The remants appear to be in very good condition.

2. If you set the price high you will run off all of the folks who just want to buy it to turn around and sell it at a profit. The revolver deserves better than that.

If you want this one shooting, you could prolly do it for under 500.00. I am not a conversion expert, so I don't know the patterns that are available including which ones have a historically correct appearance.

The conversion parts will need to be refinished to make the work less obvious.

Others on the forum are far more versed in conversions and will wade in with advice on that score. The bottom line is that this is not the end of this revolver, which is good news.

March 13, 2013, 05:47 AM	#6
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Hawg and SLTM + 1 I am thinking that the existing parts have collector value because it is a Beals. Even in the absense of the cylinder. So if you don't specifically want to keep it and make it shootable you could sell the frame as it is, then go buy yourself a shooter (or five). I would do some research and then set the price at the top of the range maybe even over the top of the range for two reasons: 1. The remants appear to be in very good condition. 2. If you set the price high you will run off all of the folks who just want to buy it to turn around and sell it at a profit. The revolver deserves better than that. If you want this one shooting, you could prolly do it for under 500.00. I am not a conversion expert, so I don't know the patterns that are available including which ones have a historically correct appearance. The conversion parts will need to be refinished to make the work less obvious. Others on the forum are far more versed in conversions and will wade in with advice on that score. The bottom line is that this is not the end of this revolver, which is good news. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath. Last edited by Doc Hoy; March 13, 2013 at 05:58 AM.