This is one of only 800 rifles manufactured between 1866 and 1872 (some sources list just 1866-1868). This example has a 24 inch barrel, the shortest standard option, and is chambered for .32 rimfire ammunition, the smaller of the two calibers offered. Famed sharpshooter Annie Oakley was among the few users of these rare rifles. Her .32 caliber Beals is the only known factory engraved example. The design was covered by three patents assigned to Fordyce Beals, Remington's first firearms designer, in 1864-66. When the lever is lowered, the barrel slides forward to expose the breech end. Their lack of popularity in the period likely stems from the rather weak cartridges, only suitable for small game and short ranges, and the fact that breech loaders were still received with skepticism despite what are now seen as obvious advantages. It has a dovetailed front sight, adjustable folding rear leaf sight, "BEALS PATENT JUNE 28, 1864 JAN. 30, 1866/ E. REMINTON & SONS, ILION, NEW YORK." marked on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight, brass frame, and finely varnished buttstock with brass crescent buttplate.

Exceptionally fine overall. The barrel retains 80% plus of original blue finish. The balance is now a mottled deep brown patina showing some light surface scratches and a few moderate patches of pitting concentrated around the muzzle. The brass frame has taken on a pleasant mustard patina with light spotting and a few surface scratches. The wood is excellent with most of the original varnish pressure dents and dings scattered. The action functions excellently, and the markings are clear. This is a rare opportunity to obtain an extremely rare Remington rifle which is absent from nearly all of the most extensive both American and Remington collections.