1 of 2,000 CIVIL WAR Antique HOARD’S ARMORY Army Model Percussion REVOLVER Very Scarce AUSTIN T. FREEMAN Patent Revolvers

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1 of 2,000 CIVIL WAR Antique HOARD’S ARMORY Army Model Percussion REVOLVER

Very Scarce AUSTIN T. FREEMAN Patent Revolvers

Here we present a scarce antique Hoard’s Armory Freeman Patent Army Model Percussion Revolver, made in 1863-64 in Watertown, New York. These rare Austin T. Freeman patent revolvers were manufactured in the closing years of the American Civil War. The design of the revolver looks like a cross between the Remington and Starr revolvers. These revolvers have an interesting method of securing and removing the cylinder, which is a small switch on the right side that when pressed forward allows the cylinder and pin to fall out to the right.

The total production is estimated at only 2,000 revolvers, none which are known to have been purchased by the Federal Government. However, some were likely purchased and issued by state governments, and others undoubtably purchased privately and carried by soldiers heading off to battle.

It is equipped with a small half-moon front sight, frame groove rear sight, “FREEMAN’S PAT DECR 9. 1862” on the right side of the sight groove and “HOARD’S ARMORY, WATERTOWN, N.Y.” on the left side of the groove. The matching serial number “892” is stamped in various locations.

The Freeman Army Model Revolver was a robustly designed and finely finished revolver. Surviving examples of this limited production Civil War revolver are scarce in any condition.

The overall condition is good. The action is strong. The cylinder indexing is ever so slightly slow. Hammer spur has been repaired. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. Grips are solid.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .44 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$4700

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Antique: Yes

Price: $4,700.00
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