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M1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER

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Among Union forces, the Colt Model 1860 was the most used revolver of the Civil War. This design was manufactured from 1860 through 1873, with over 200,000 produced. Of these, 127,156 were purchased by the U.S. government. In post-war years, many Model 1860 revolvers were modified for use with metallic cartridge ammunition.

This well-known six-shot, single-action revolver has an eight-inch round barrel rifled with seven grooves. Some scarce early specimens, usually with fluted cylinders, have 7 1/2-inch barrels. Total length is 14 inches, weight is two pounds 11 ounces, and cylinder length is 1-13/16 inches. This revolver once had a naval engagement scene on its cylinder like the 1851 and 1861 .36 caliber models. It has a brass blade front sight and the rear sight is a notch cut in the hammer lip. It has a semi-oval brass trigger guard and iron backstrap. Recoil shield and butt of these military revolvers are notched for a detachable carbine stock, although very few were issued with one.

With matching serial numbers of “30893”, this M1860 Colt Army Revolver was manufactured in 1862.  All gunmetal surfaces are smooth and free of notable pitting and remain somewhat bright throughout.  Dried grease/lubricant has left patches of brown across portions of the pistol, but likely protected much of the bright metal.  The takedown pin shows some impact markings, but neither it or the channel are damaged.  The takedown screw is present and in great condition with minimal wear.  Likewise, four screws secure the frame and are in a similarly nice condition with few marks or gouges and the frame is stamped “COLT’S PATENT” forward of the screws.  The loading lever operates as new with only slight horizontal play. The brass trigger guard is in nice condition with light surface scratching and a few deeper scratches near the forward screw that joins it to the frame.

All sub inspector letter stampings are strong and clear.  The cylinder stamping reads “COLT’S PATENT No. 0893” and “PAT SEPT 10^th 1850” in two lines, but most of the thinly engraved battle scene has worn away.  Still, the timing and lockup of the revolver are excellent while the cylinder nipples are in a good condition with no dry firing damage and minimal corrosion from firing – a true testament to Colt’s lasting quality.  The barrel stamping at the top clearly reads “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA”.  The bore is a bit dull, but the rifling remains quite strong.

The walnut grips are a rich light brown color and are in a nice condition with minimal wear. An inspector cartouche is very faintly visible on the left near the butt/heel of the grip.  The backstrap is in bright condition with patches of the same dried grease/lubricant.

All told, this is a nice example of a four screw Colt m60, with a wartime date of manufacture. In its bright finish, it would display beautifully and be a very welcome addition to any collection of Civil War weaponry or memorabilia.  [cm][ph:L]

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