Product Details
FREEMAN, USA
A SCARCE .44 PERCUSSION SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL 'ARMY', serial no. 1437,
circa 1863-64, with round 7 1/2in. barrel, plain cylinder with recessed nipples, solid frame with flat spring retaining catch for cylinder, the top-strap signed 'FREEMAN'S PAT DECR. 9 1862' over 'HOARD'S ARMORY, WATERTOWN N.Y.' alongside the sighting groove, single action trigger-mechanism, smooth flared walnut grips and articulated under-barrel loading lever, strong traces of possible original finish, pitting to right hand side
Other Notes: It is believed that only between 2,000 and 2,500 of these revolvers were produced. Although there are no known Government contracts for these revolvers it is possible some were acquired during the Civil War under state contracts. Many were purchased by officers privately.
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Estimate £1,000-1,500