These Austin T. Freeman patent revolvers were manufactured by Hoard's Armory in Watertown, New York, in the final years of the Civil War. Total production is only estimated at 2,000 revolvers. None are known to have been purchased by the Federal Government. However, some may have been purchased and issued by state governments, and others were likely purchased privately. It is equipped with a small rounded blade 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, and smooth grips. The matching serial number is stamped on the bottom of the barrel, loading lever, frame, and underside of the grips.

Very good, retaining 30% plus original blue finish with the remainder a mix of brown and grey patina with areas of light oxidation and some dings to the frame. The butt shows evidence of cold blue touch-up. The finish is strongest on the cylinder and frame. The grips are very good with repaired chips visible in lower forward panels. Mechanically excellent.