Colt 1860 Army .44Cal 8"Bbl Martially Marked Percussion c.1862 Cut for Stock Rebated Non-Fluted Cylinder
Description:
Capacity: 6-Shot
Also Known As: New Model Army
Make: Colt's Manufacturing Company
Model: Colt Model 1860 Army
Finish: Originally blued & case hardened (no original finish remaining except on brass pcs)
Caliber: .44 Percussion
Action: Single-Action Cap & Ball Revolver
Barrel Length: 8" Round Barrel
Bore: Strong rifling with some scattered roughness; well-defined lands and grooves
Grips: One-piece Walnut with light martial inspector cartouches visible
Sights: Fixed brass bead front / Hammer notch rear
Features: Rebated cylinder, three-screw frame, matching serial numbers (except wedge), martial inspection marks, classic creeping loading lever, recoil shield and butt are cut to accept period stock (not included)
MFG Date: 1862 (Per Colt factory records)
Extras: Hinged pine box with felt lining arrived with this piece, padding will be added and included with this sale.
Condition: Antique, mechanically excellent; honest service wear with no remaining surface finish; strong, functional example with desirable Civil War-era martial traits. Grip cartouches are very light, inspector marks are strong, some pressure marks on butt. Excellent Civil War relic!
Shipping Cost: $80.00; Antique – ships directly where legally permitted
Tech: DH021326.2999
Please refer to the photos for the overall condition. FFL is NOT required.
Here’s your chance to own a true Civil War sidearm — an original 1862 production Colt Model 1860 Army made right in the heart of the conflict. With martial inspector cartouches still faintly present on the grips and matching serial numbers (save for the wedge), this revolver carries authentic battlefield-era character.
The 1860 Army was the primary sidearm of Union forces and is widely regarded as one of Samuel Colt’s finest designs — streamlined, powerful, and perfectly balanced. The rebated cylinder and three-screw frame mark it as a correct early-war configuration, and despite its honest wear and complete loss of finish, it remains mechanically excellent with strong rifling still visible in the bore.
This is not a refinished wall-hanger — it’s a genuine, untouched Civil War veteran showing 160+ years of history. For the collector who appreciates originality, martial markings, and strong mechanics, this is a highly desirable example of one of the most iconic revolvers ever produced.
A serious piece of American history ready for the next collection.
Handgun Caliber: .44
Manufacturer:
Colt
Model:
1860 Army
Serial Number:
82696
Barrel Length:
8
Chambers:
6
Condition:
Very Good
Metal Condition:
Very Good
Wood Condition:
Good
Bore Condition:
Very Good
Barrel Type:
Round
Action:
Single Action - Percussion
Manufacture Date:
1862
Price:
$2,999.00
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