Colt Army Revolver / SOLD

Colt Army Revolver - Inventory Number: HAN 264 / SOLD

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 .44 caliber, three-screw model with a 6-shot rebated cylinder and an 8” long barrel. Strong rifling. Grips are original one-piece walnut is in good condition with a pair of visible cartouches. Revolver has matching serial numbers #19,886 on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt strap, and cylinder. Serial number dates the manufacture in 1861.

Mechanics are perfect. Barrel address is clear and reads “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U.S. AMERICA”. Cylinder scene is complete and visible. The “COLTS / PATENT” and “44 CAL” marks on the left side are sharp and clear. All nipples original and in good condition. Good visible cylinder scene.

This is a classic, wartime production, four-screw Colt Model 1860 Army revolver!

Inventory Number: HAN 264 / SOLD