These rare 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. 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. The matching serial number is stamped on the bottom of the barrel, loading lever, frame, rear face of the cylinder, right side of the grip frame, and underside of the grips. The Freeman Army Model was a robustly designed and finely finished revolver. Surviving examples of this limited production Civil War revolver are scarce in any condition and particularly desirable in this high condition.

Very fine with 80% plus original, bright "royal blue" finish, strong original case colors on the hammer, brown patina where the finish has flaked, limited minor spotting, and small scratches and marks. The grips are very good have smooth oiled finish, some light nicks and scratches, slight chips/dents at the lower edges, and a few hammering marks on the butt. Mechanically excellent. This is a very attractive example of one of the rarest Civil War era revolvers that are very hard to find in this high condition.