SCARCE FREEMAN SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE FREEMAN SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. NSN. Blue finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, small blade front sight with 2-pc, nicely figured walnut grips. Top strap has usual markings. While there is no serial number, the initials “B.J” appears on left side of grip frame, under grip and on various other parts of revolver. Just in front of triggerguard is a curious, narrow filled cut that was apparently repaired at factory as the initials are stamped over it. Only about 2,000 of these revolvers were made in period 1863-64. This revolver has a spring retainer for the cyl pin which must be loosened with a screwdriver to remove cyl. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a light patina. Hammer retains about 80% lightly faded case colors. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30355 JR215 (5,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	218	$5,750.00	SCARCE FREEMAN SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. NSN. Blue finish with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, small blade front sight with 2-pc, nicely figured walnut grips. Top strap has usual markings. While there is no serial number, the initials “B.J” appears on left side of grip frame, under grip and on various other parts of revolver. Just in front of triggerguard is a curious, narrow filled cut that was apparently repaired at factory as the initials are stamped over it. Only about 2,000 of these revolvers were made in period 1863-64. This revolver has a spring retainer for the cyl pin which must be loosened with a screwdriver to remove cyl. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 70-75% orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a light patina. Hammer retains about 80% lightly faded case colors. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30355 JR215 (5,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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