Colt Model 1860 Army revolver manufactured in 1861. The revolver is one of approximately 4000, early production, Model 1860 Army revolvers manufactured with the distinctive fluted cylinder. This revolver has a 'four-screw' frame with cut-outs in the recoil shields and a notch in the back strap for an attachable shoulder stock. The revolver has a sliver-plated brass trigger guard, iron back-strap and one-piece walnut grip. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "- ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT.-" in one line. "PATENTED SEPT.10th 1850" is stamped in one cylinder flute. The left side of the frame is stamped: "COLTS/PATENT" in two lines. A small "G" is stamped on the left shoulder of the trigger guard. The full serial number, "2213", is stamped on the bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, back strap and in one cylinder flute. The wedge is numbered "2068". Many of the early production, fluted cylinder, Model 1860 Army revolvers were sold to dealers in Southern states in anticipation of the Civil War and were subsequently carried by Confederate soldiers. The consignor states that this revolver was shipped to Georgia prior to the outbreak of the Civil War in April 1861. Model 1860 Army revolvers with fluted cylinders are rare.