MODEL 1860 COLT ARMY MADE IN 1862

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Item Code: 172-3996

This percussion sidearm is an early, four-screw, Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army revolver. Item is in good condition overall. It is a .44 caliber model with a 6-shot rebated cylinder and an 8” long round barrel.

Grips are original one-piece black walnut in good condition. Minor wear overall with a faint government inspector’s cartouche on lower left side. There are also several small circular indentations in this area.

All gun metal appears dark from oxidation. There are no original case colors and no cylinder scene is visible.

Sidearm has matching serial #31706 on all major component placing production in the 1st or 2nd quarter of 1862.

Sidearm is equipped with recoil shield cutouts on the frame and the small notch on the backstop indicating a martial arm. Barrel address is visible but thin in areas. Revolver mechanics are good. “COLTS / PATENT” stamp on the left side of the frame is clear and sharp. All frame screws are good with just slight buggering. Wedge screw is replacement. Bore is dark with some pitting.

The Colt Army revolver was the major sidearm used by U.S. troops during the Civil War.

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