Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2015 : Sale A1215 Lot 566
A. FREEMAN, USA A RARE .44 PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL ARMY, serial no. 522,

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A. FREEMAN, USA
A RARE .44 PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 'ARMY', serial no. 522,
circa 1863-64, with round 7 1/2in. barrel, plain cylinder with recessed nipples, solid frame with rare spring retaining catch for cylinder, the top-strap signed alongside the sighting groove 'FREEMAN'S PAT DECB. 9 1862' and 'HOARD'S ARMORY, WATERTOWN, N.Y.', single action trigger-mechanism, smooth flared walnut grips and articulated under-barrel loading lever, strong traces of original finish throughout

Other Notes: Considered a Secondary Martial revolver by collectors, approximately 2000 Freeman Army's were produced with a number of rare variations amongst them, including the example presented here

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Estimate £1,000-1,500