RARE FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Revised: 9/17/2012

Additional Information: Consignor notes Freeman Army Model SN 2 represents the second and final variation of which only 2000 units were produced. The second variation exhibits the half moon recoil shield behind the cylinder.

RARE FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2. 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 right side. This revolver appears to be a very early production model. SN was observed on the 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 screw on left side which retains 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 good. No orig finish remains being a smooth brown patina, possibly an old refinish; cyl is matching patina. Grips are sound showing heavy wear and retain a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-46681 (6,000-8,000)

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
	2122	$3,540.00	Revised: 9/17/2012 Additional Information: Consignor notes Freeman Army Model SN 2 represents the second and final variation of which only 2000 units were produced. The second variation exhibits the half moon recoil shield behind the cylinder. RARE FREEMAN ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2. 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 right side. This revolver appears to be a very early production model. SN was observed on the 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 screw on left side which retains 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 good. No orig finish remains being a smooth brown patina, possibly an old refinish; cyl is matching patina. Grips are sound showing heavy wear and retain a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-46681 (6,000-8,000) 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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