It is, however, unlikely that this was common practice during the period. M1894, was the first According to Flayderman's Guide (9th ed) Remington made about 1900 Remington-Beals Army Model revolvers in the 1961-1862 time period. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. (not flat) and /or one screw in the trigger guard (not two) and /or a concave The serial numbers run as follows: shotgun and rifle & shotgun combinations. 1.