UNMARKED FREEMAN ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 1.

Revised: 9/17/2012

Additional Information: Consignor notes Freeman Army Model SN 1 represents the very rare first production variation of which only 10 units were made. First variation specimens exhibit thin complete recoil shield behind the cylinder. SN 1 is indeed the first production Army model ever produced.

UNMARKED FREEMAN ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 1. SN 1. Cal. 44. This revolver is altogether unmarked except for the SN “1” and it appears to be a prototype or patent model. It has blue finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, fixed half moon front sight and grooved top strap rear sight. Cyl is unfluted with recessed nipples and is retained in the frame by means of a sliding latch recessed in right front of the frame. The frame has a 3-screw sideplate on left side and is mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips that have “MODEL” written in pencil inside each grip. SN “1” was observed on bottom of frame, bottom of bbl, cyl latch and rear face of cyl. Grips are unnumbered but it is readily apparent that they are orig to this revolver. Bottom right edge of the recoil shield has a capping notch. Rammer handle is secured with a ball & detent like the Whitney percussion revolvers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,000 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1863-1864 by Hoard’s Armory, Watertown, NY. There were no known military contracts but these revolvers are considered to be secondary martial arms. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except grips as noted above. Bbl retains 60-70% glossy orig blue with cleaned areas; rammer handle retains smoky case colors with bright colors on pivot; frame retains 60-70% orig blue with edge wear and some cleaned areas; front & back straps & trigger guard are a blue/gray patina; hammer retains faded case colors; cyl retains about 75% thinning orig blue with some cleaned areas. Grips are sound showing light wear with a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-46680 (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
	2121	$8,625.00	Revised: 9/17/2012 Additional Information: Consignor notes Freeman Army Model SN 1 represents the very rare first production variation of which only 10 units were made. First variation specimens exhibit thin complete recoil shield behind the cylinder. SN 1 is indeed the first production Army model ever produced. UNMARKED FREEMAN ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 1. SN 1. Cal. 44. This revolver is altogether unmarked except for the SN “1” and it appears to be a prototype or patent model. It has blue finish with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, fixed half moon front sight and grooved top strap rear sight. Cyl is unfluted with recessed nipples and is retained in the frame by means of a sliding latch recessed in right front of the frame. The frame has a 3-screw sideplate on left side and is mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips that have “MODEL” written in pencil inside each grip. SN “1” was observed on bottom of frame, bottom of bbl, cyl latch and rear face of cyl. Grips are unnumbered but it is readily apparent that they are orig to this revolver. Bottom right edge of the recoil shield has a capping notch. Rammer handle is secured with a ball & detent like the Whitney percussion revolvers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,000 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1863-1864 by Hoard’s Armory, Watertown, NY. There were no known military contracts but these revolvers are considered to be secondary martial arms. CONDITION: About fine, all matching except grips as noted above. Bbl retains 60-70% glossy orig blue with cleaned areas; rammer handle retains smoky case colors with bright colors on pivot; frame retains 60-70% orig blue with edge wear and some cleaned areas; front & back straps & trigger guard are a blue/gray patina; hammer retains faded case colors; cyl retains about 75% thinning orig blue with some cleaned areas. Grips are sound showing light wear with a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-46680 (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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