FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1342. Cal. 44. Scarce Civil War era revolver with only about 2,000 having been produced in period 1863-64. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms although there are no known military contracts, these revolvers are considered secondary martial arms and may have been acquired by some states. It has 7-1/2″ stepped round bbl with tiny iron front sight and grooved top strap rear sight with 6-shot unfluted cylinder with concealed nipples and 2-pc rammer with Colt-style horizontal latch. It has 4-screw frame with 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. The Freeman is unique with its easily removed cylinder which made for easy loading & cylinder changes. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching including grips. Bbl & cylinder retain 30-40% of their orig blued finish with balance plum/brown and a drag line on cylinder which also has a few light scratches and some light surface rust. Frame retains 30-40% flaked blue, strong in sheltered areas with flaked areas a light patina. Grip straps are a gray/brown patina. Grips are sound and solid with numerous small dings on bottom of butt still retaining most of their thin varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-51858 JS96 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2302

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2302	$6,037.50	FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1342. Cal. 44. Scarce Civil War era revolver with only about 2,000 having been produced in period 1863-64. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms although there are no known military contracts, these revolvers are considered secondary martial arms and may have been acquired by some states. It has 7-1/2″ stepped round bbl with tiny iron front sight and grooved top strap rear sight with 6-shot unfluted cylinder with concealed nipples and 2-pc rammer with Colt-style horizontal latch. It has 4-screw frame with 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. The Freeman is unique with its easily removed cylinder which made for easy loading & cylinder changes. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching including grips. Bbl & cylinder retain 30-40% of their orig blued finish with balance plum/brown and a drag line on cylinder which also has a few light scratches and some light surface rust. Frame retains 30-40% flaked blue, strong in sheltered areas with flaked areas a light patina. Grip straps are a gray/brown patina. Grips are sound and solid with numerous small dings on bottom of butt still retaining most of their thin varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-51858 JS96 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2302 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.