This is a relic condition Civil War, Model 1860, Colt Army revolver. 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 excavated relic is a .44 caliber, three-screw model with a 6-shot rebated cylinder and an 8” long barrel. Heavily rusted and like most handguns, this one was used as a hammer. The back strap is missing, grip end of the trigger guard is bend forward, and the hammer has two “pounded spots. Revolver has serial number #125855 stamped on the brass trigger guard. Serial number dates the manufacture in mid to late portion of 1863. Other than grip and back strap, this weapon is complete and is a nice relic. Unknown recovery location.

This relic is an excavated, wartime production, Colt revolver.  [jet]

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