A cap and ball percussion sidearm, this specimen is a clean example of a Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army revolver. In production from 1860 through 1873, these handguns were the successor to the Colt Third Model Dragoon pistols. The Model 1860 Army was the major sidearm in use by U.S. troops during the Civil War with over 127,000 Colt revolvers acquired by the Union government during the conflict.

This revolver is a government-inspected, .44 caliber, three-screw model with a 6-shot rebated cylinder and an 8” long barrel. Strong, bright bore. Grips are original one-piece walnut in good condition with two clear government inspector’s cartouches. Revolver has matching serial numbers #81037 on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt strap, and cylinder. Wedge is a replacement. Serial # dates the manufacture in the latter portion of 1862. Gun metal exhibits a dark gray patina.

Sidearm is equipped with recoil shield cutouts on the frame and the small notch on the base of the butt plate. Mechanics are perfect. Barrel address is clear and sharp. Reads “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U.S. AMERICA”. Cylinder scene is remarkably strong. The “COLTS / PATENT” mark on the left side of the frame shows wear to the lower half. All nipples in fine condition. All cylinder safeties still protrude. Barrel, cylinder, triggerguard components, and backstrap all show sharp sub-inspector stampings. Screwheads are in good condition. A classic, wartime production, three-screw Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in smooth, clean condition.  [jet]

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