A cap and ball percussion sidearm, this specimen is a complete Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in simply remarkable original condition. 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, semi-bright bore. Grips are original one-piece walnut in excellent condition with two clear government inspector’s cartouches. All gunmetal on this revolver has not been cleaned, and shows a very handsome appearance. Barrel exhibits approximately 60% of its original bluing with just scattered spots of oxidation overall. It does show some light, minor dings at the wedge area. Frame, trigger and some of the back strap retains at least 40% of the original case colors. Revolver has matching serial numbers #85791 on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt strap, cylinder, spline, and wedge. Serial # dates the manufacture in the early 1^st quarter of 1863.

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 and in detailed complete condition, as is the “COLTS / PATENT” mark on the left side of the frame. All nipples original and in fine condition. Three cylinder safeties still protrude while the remaining three are hammered down. Barrel, cylinder, triggerguard components, and backstrap all show sharp sub-inspector stampings. Original frame screws are in very good condition with only one very slightly buggered. A classic, wartime production, three-screw Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in just remarkable condition.

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