RARE FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 0.

Revised: 9/17/2012

Additional Information: Consignor notes Freeman Army Model SN 0 is a one of a kind pattern model from which the subsequent production variations evolved. It has unique features not found on production guns. A total of only 2010 units were produced.

RARE FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 0. SN 0. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, dovetailed half moon front sight with grooved top strap rear sight. It has a 2-pc attached rammer with Colt style bayonet latch. Cyl is unfluted, 6-shots with recessed angled nipples. Cyl is retained in the frame and is readily removable by means of a sliding latch in the right front side, retained with a flat spring held on by the rammer screw on the left side. It has a small rnd trigger guard with blued steel 1-pc grip frame containing 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver with grip screw from left side. This revolver appears to have been a sample, a bench model or possibly a patent model with SN “0”. SN was observed on the left side of the front strap, under the grip, bottom of the frame, bottom of bbl, rear face of cyl, cyl latch and inside each grip. Frame has four screws entering from the right side with a fifth hole on left side which appears to have been for a screw to retain a flat metal piece of unknown function. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were about 2,000 of these revolvers produced by Hoard’s Armory, Watertown, NY in the period 1863-1864. There were no known military contracts, however they are considered secondary martial arms. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Overall retains about 92-94% glossy orig blue with a few light nicks & scratches, a couple of spots of light rust with sharp edge wear; front strap is thin blue and back strap is a blue/gray patina; hammer retains faded case colors. Grips are sound and retain a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting that may clean better. Frame has one battered screw. 4-46676 (6,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2120	$13,800.00	Revised: 9/17/2012 Additional Information: Consignor notes Freeman Army Model SN 0 is a one of a kind pattern model from which the subsequent production variations evolved. It has unique features not found on production guns. A total of only 2010 units were produced. RARE FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 0. SN 0. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, dovetailed half moon front sight with grooved top strap rear sight. It has a 2-pc attached rammer with Colt style bayonet latch. Cyl is unfluted, 6-shots with recessed angled nipples. Cyl is retained in the frame and is readily removable by means of a sliding latch in the right front side, retained with a flat spring held on by the rammer screw on the left side. It has a small rnd trigger guard with blued steel 1-pc grip frame containing 2-pc walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver with grip screw from left side. This revolver appears to have been a sample, a bench model or possibly a patent model with SN “0”. SN was observed on the left side of the front strap, under the grip, bottom of the frame, bottom of bbl, rear face of cyl, cyl latch and inside each grip. Frame has four screws entering from the right side with a fifth hole on left side which appears to have been for a screw to retain a flat metal piece of unknown function. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were about 2,000 of these revolvers produced by Hoard’s Armory, Watertown, NY in the period 1863-1864. There were no known military contracts, however they are considered secondary martial arms. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Overall retains about 92-94% glossy orig blue with a few light nicks & scratches, a couple of spots of light rust with sharp edge wear; front strap is thin blue and back strap is a blue/gray patina; hammer retains faded case colors. Grips are sound and retain a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting that may clean better. Frame has one battered screw. 4-46676 (6,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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