Manufactured in 1860, 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 "C" 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.

Good. The revolver has a smooth mottled gray patina. The trigger guard has an aged patina with traces of original silver plating in protected areas. The grip is good with much of the varnish remaining and showing moderate wear on the lower edges and scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. Legible markings and the action is fine.