A 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.

This revolver is a government-inspected, .44 caliber, three-screw model with a 6-shot rebated cylinder and an 8” long barrel. Grips are original one-piece walnut in very good condition with two faint government inspector’s cartouches. Grips back strap retains some of the original blue finish.

Barrel exhibits a bright appearance with hints of its original bluing around the wedge pin area. The rest of the barrel has scattered spots of mottling overall along with small scattered pockets of pinprick pitting. It does show some light, minor surface rust on left side on, and below the rammer. Barrel has a strong bore that needs a light cleaning. Top of barrel bears a crisp stamping of “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 are original and in fine condition. Three cylinder safeties still protrude while the remaining three are hammered down. None of the original case colors remains on the frame area. Revolver has matching serial numbers except for the wedge which is blank. Serial #65159 dates the manufacture in the 3^rd or 4^th quarter of 1862.

Sidearm is equipped with recoil shield cutouts on the frame and the small notch on the base of the butt plate. Mechanics are perfect. Original frame screws are in very good condition with only one slightly buggered.

A classic, wartime production, three-screw Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in very nice condition.

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