FREEMAN ARMY MODEL REVOLVER.

SN 482. Cal. 44. 7-1/2″ bbl. Blue finish. 2-pc American walnut grips. Top straps are marked “Freeman’s pat. Dec. 9, 1862 / Hoard’s Armory, Watertown, N.Y.”. SN is stamped on frame in front of SN, on loading lever, on bottom of bbl, and on rear face of cyl. Spring retainers on center pin latches with narrow recoil shield. 1 of only about 2,000 made, these revolvers are considered a secondary U.S. Martial handgun by collectors. PROVENANCE: Collection of Daniel C. Scott. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl is a smooth plumb-brown patina with blue in protected areas. Frame retains 50-60% blue finish, blending with a plumb-brown patina. Cyl shows a plumb-brown patina overall, with a slight drag mark. Hammer shows traces of case color. Grips are very good with only minuscule handmarks. This is a fine example of a rare U.S. Secondary Martial handgun. 50709-3 TEP (3,000-4,500) – Lot 2166

Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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
	2166	$4,312.50	FREEMAN ARMY MODEL REVOLVER. SN 482. Cal. 44. 7-1/2″ bbl. Blue finish. 2-pc American walnut grips. Top straps are marked “Freeman’s pat. Dec. 9, 1862 / Hoard’s Armory, Watertown, N.Y.”. SN is stamped on frame in front of SN, on loading lever, on bottom of bbl, and on rear face of cyl. Spring retainers on center pin latches with narrow recoil shield. 1 of only about 2,000 made, these revolvers are considered a secondary U.S. Martial handgun by collectors. PROVENANCE: Collection of Daniel C. Scott. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl is a smooth plumb-brown patina with blue in protected areas. Frame retains 50-60% blue finish, blending with a plumb-brown patina. Cyl shows a plumb-brown patina overall, with a slight drag mark. Hammer shows traces of case color. Grips are very good with only minuscule handmarks. This is a fine example of a rare U.S. Secondary Martial handgun. 50709-3 TEP (3,000-4,500) – Lot 2166 Auction: Firearms - October 2016 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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FREEMAN ARMY MODEL REVOLVER.