Manufactured in 1861, this revolver is one of only about 4,000 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolvers manufactured with the full fluted cylinder (Many of these revolvers were shipped to the South which can only be proven with a factory letter not available to describer). These revolvers appear in the first 8,000 serial numbers and have a four-screw frame with recoil shields and back strap heel cut for an attachable shoulder stock. Brass trigger guard and iron back strap. The top of the barrel is marked "-ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT-" and "COLT'S/PATENT" is stamped on left side of the frame, with the 1860 patent date marked in one of the cylinder flutes and the matching serial number in another. There is a small letter "G" stamped on the left trigger guard shoulder. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, wedge, cylinder pin and back strap. Fitted with a one piece smooth walnut grip.

Fine. The metal surfaces have a smooth dark gray patina with strong traces of bright original blue finish in the protected areas on the barrel. There are a few minor dents on the cylinder. The trigger guard retains 70% original age darkened silver plating with an aged patina on the exposed brass. The grip is fine with much of the original varnish remaining and showing lower edge wear, a small gouge on the left side and a few minor dents and handling marks. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine.