Guns International #: 101453103
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Guns International #: 101453103
Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion
- Civil War Revolvers
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Seller: Brent Wilburn
Company: Antique Arms, Inc. Member Since: 11/19/15
First Name: Brent
Last Name: Wilburn
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Zip: 30052
Country: United States
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Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver, Early Civil War 4 Screw Frame for Shoulder Stock.
Mfd in 1861
Description: Nice example of an early U.S. Martially Marked Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Caliber Percussion Revolver. It has the early 4 screw frame for mounting a shoulder stock for cavalry use. This one is in the 14,000 serial range and was manufactured in the early Fall of 1861. It has all matching numbers and is in exceptional condition for an 1860 Army produced during the first year of the Civil War. When the war started in April of that year, Colt had produced just over 100,000 .36 Caliber Model 1851 Navies, about 20,000 large .44 Dragoons, 180,000 Model 1849 Pockets, but just a little over 4,000 of their new .44 Model 1860 Army Revolvers. These revolvers were in great demand by the Union Forces and by the end of 1861, Colt had 1860 Production had climbed to 25,000. Most of these early 1860's were issued to Cavalry Units where most saw 3-4 years of hard use in the saddle. This one was well looked after compared to most early 4 screws made in 1861 into early 1862. The action is crisp and snappy...everything works perfectly. Finish-wise, the gun is mostly a light grey patina but there is some spots of original case colors at the back of the frame around the screws, on the back of the recoil shield, a hint of color on the loading lever, and quite a bit of bright colors remaining on the hammer and inside the frame. The back of the cylinder has all 6 Safety Pins which allows the hammer to rest on the lugs between the chambers. These are usually long gone on a Civil War Colt but all 6 are in nice shape. The bore is even quite Good. The grips are in near Excellent Condition having never been sanded, cleaned, or refinished. The bottom of the left grip has its original Civilian Inspector's Cartouche, "JT" which stands for John Taylor. Taylor was contracted by the US Government to inspect Colt 1860 Army Revolvers from Serial 11654 to 143846 and given an additional assignment inspecting Sharps Rifles and Carbines in Hartford, CT in 1862. This revolver has the single John Taylor Cartouche which is correct for early production according to Charles Pate's research on the Colt 1860. From there, there are numerous sub-inspector initials on the various components. I found "T" on the left side of the barrel, "I" and "D" at the barrel to frame junction, 'Z" on the back of the cylinder, "H" on the trigger guard and backstrap, "M" or a "W" on the bottom of the grip...rare to find this tiny letter as they're usually worn off. The outside of the cylinder has two letters, an "A" in the rebate and an "H" on the outer wall. Cylinder has worn smooth in places but there is still about 40-50% of the original naval engagement scene remaining with the the May 16, 1843 Date at the top still visible. The COLT'S PATENT line is good with the serial number and you can still read the 1850 Patent Date beneath along with the tiny Ormsby marking who was the engraver. To find these markings on an 1861 vintage Model 1860 Army is uncommon given the amount of wear and time out in the elements these revolvers saw during the war. If you're looking for a good solid Model 1861, this one survived the War showing use, but was well looked after and not abused. Everything is straight, tight, and sharp the way it left the factory. The butt was never used as a hammer or had a hole cut in it for a cavalryman's lanyard like so many we find today. All the numbers are legible and the barrel has a nice COLT NEW YORK ADDRESS. Antique, Pre-1898, No FFL Required in most cities and states. Due to their age and historical significance, all items are sold as antique collectibles only. SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Caliber Info: .44 Barrel Type: Round Manufacture Date: 1861 |
Guns International #: 101453103
Guns International #: 101453103