This percussion sidearm is a Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in good overall condition. These handguns were in production from 1860 through 1873 and were the successor to the Colt Third Model Dragoon pistols. The Colt Army revolver was the major sidearm in use by U.S. troops during the Civil War.

The metal surfaces of the revolver have an overall dark appearance with hints of blue near the muzzle and some color on the loading lever. The rest is a plumb brown. Serial #79356 matches on all parts including the wedge. Serial number dates the manufacture to late 1862.

Barrel is 8.00” long and has stamping that reads “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA”. Revolver is a .44 caliber, three-screw model with a 6-shot rebated cylinder.   Bore is dirty but may clean up. Rifling is good. Loading lever operates properly as does the catch.

Revolver is equipped with recoil shield cutouts on the frame. Cylinder retains 90% of the scene but it is faint. Cylinder indexes properly and has all original nipples in good condition with hammered down stops. Hammer has low half-cock but does hold. Holds at full-cock with a tight cylinder and falls properly when trigger is squeezed. Action is stiff and somewhat halting.

Grips are original one-piece walnut in fair to good condition with minor scratches and dings. Bottom of grips shows heavier wear. Bottom of left grip has a closed crack and shows signs of wood putty repairs. Right side of grip has a clear but partial military inspector’s cartouche. Triggerguard is brass while grip frame is iron. Bottom of grip strap has a small notch indicating a martial arm. “COLTS / PATENT” mark on the left side of the frame is good. Sub-inspector stampings visible on various parts. Original frame screws show wear.

A good example of a Colt Model 1860 Army revolver and a representative sidearm of the Civil War.  [ad]

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