RARE FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 613. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, small pinched blade front sight with rear sight a groove in the top strap. Top strap is marked with the Freeman patent date and “HOARD’S ARMORY, WATERTOWN, N.Y.”. It has a 2-pc hinged rammer with Colt style bayonet latch. It also has the unusual Freeman removable cyl by means of a latch in the right front of the frame. Cyl is unfluted with six chambers. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips, pencil numbered to this revolver on the inside. SN was observed on right side of butt strap, under the grip, bottom front of frame, cyl, rammer handle & bottom of bbl. Also on the cyl spindle. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 2,000 of these revolvers produced 1863-1864 and although there are no known military contracts they are considered secondary martial arms, likely to have been private purchased for use in the war. These revolvers are rarely ever encountered and when one is discovered they frequently have little orig finish remaining. There are several known variations in the cyl spindle latching system. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue turning a little plum and may have some touched up spots; front sight has been re-attached; frame retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina; hammer retains strong, bright case colors; front & back straps are a blue/gray patina. Grips have a couple of minor nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig oil finish. Cyl retains about 85% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-55321 JR301 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1392

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1392	$6,612.50	RARE FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 613. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, small pinched blade front sight with rear sight a groove in the top strap. Top strap is marked with the Freeman patent date and “HOARD’S ARMORY, WATERTOWN, N.Y.”. It has a 2-pc hinged rammer with Colt style bayonet latch. It also has the unusual Freeman removable cyl by means of a latch in the right front of the frame. Cyl is unfluted with six chambers. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips, pencil numbered to this revolver on the inside. SN was observed on right side of butt strap, under the grip, bottom front of frame, cyl, rammer handle & bottom of bbl. Also on the cyl spindle. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 2,000 of these revolvers produced 1863-1864 and although there are no known military contracts they are considered secondary martial arms, likely to have been private purchased for use in the war. These revolvers are rarely ever encountered and when one is discovered they frequently have little orig finish remaining. There are several known variations in the cyl spindle latching system. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue turning a little plum and may have some touched up spots; front sight has been re-attached; frame retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina; hammer retains strong, bright case colors; front & back straps are a blue/gray patina. Grips have a couple of minor nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig oil finish. Cyl retains about 85% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-55321 JR301 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1392 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.