FINE & SCARCE CIVIL WAR FREEMAN ARMY REVOLVER.
Cal. 44. S# 846. Standard configuration, 7.5" tapered round barrel, inset round blade front sight, solid frame, top strap: "FREEMAN'S PAT. DEC 9, 1862 / HOARD'S ARMORY WATERTOWN NY". Unique spring-loaded cylinder quick release. Loading assembly attached to face of barrel lug, 2-piece walnut grip. This is probably the highest quality army revolver not to have received government contract & only privately sold during war, made 1863-1864. CONDITION: excellent overall, retains about 30% bright blue overall, with balance plum/silver patinas. Grips have light edge wear and small chip. Mechanically crisp w/ bright shiny rifled bore. (01-28057/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.
Cal. 44. S# 846. Standard configuration, 7.5" tapered round barrel, inset round blade front sight, solid frame, top strap: "FREEMAN'S PAT. DEC 9, 1862 / HOARD'S ARMORY WATERTOWN NY". Unique spring-loaded cylinder quick release. Loading assembly attached to face of barrel lug, 2-piece walnut grip. This is probably the highest quality army revolver not to have received government contract & only privately sold during war, made 1863-1864. CONDITION: excellent overall, retains about 30% bright blue overall, with balance plum/silver patinas. Grips have light edge wear and small chip. Mechanically crisp w/ bright shiny rifled bore. (01-28057/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.
