Built by Austin T. Freeman referred to as the Army Model Revolver, manufactured 1863-1864 at the Hoard's Armory in Watertown, NY. These unusual and rare Civil War revolvers featured recessed nipples and a six shot round cylinder, solid frame, small Remington type blade sight, walnut grips, blued finished with case colored lever and hammer. This revolver features a two piece walnut grip and retains generous amount of original factory high polish blue finish with case colors on the hammer. The barrel is a mix of blue brown patina, lever colors have patterned out, the rear portion of frame retains approx 85% bright factory blue, 50% bright blue on cylinder, trigger guard and straps are soft brown patina. Razor sharp legends, grips are excellent with a few usual dings. Actions perfect, bright near mint bore. Trigger guard is number 902, lever numbered 907, obvious factory error. Beautiful all original example of very scarce civil war revolver. Serial Number-902; Manufacturer-Freeman; Model-Percussion Revolver; Caliber-.44 Percussion; Barrel Length-7-1/2"; FFL Status-Antique;