Manufactured in 1860 (the first year of production), this revolver is one of approximately 4,000 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolvers manufactured with the fluted cylinder. These revolvers appear in the first 8,000 serial numbers and have a four-screw frame with recoil shields cut for an attachable shoulder stock. The top of the barrel is marked "-ADDRESS COL SAML COLT HARTFORD CT-", and "COLTS/PATENT" is stamped on the left side of the frame. One cylinder flute is marked with the September 1850 patent date, and the matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, wedge and cylinder pin. This revolver has a .44 caliber barrel that is 8 inches long. Both 7 1/2 inch and 8 inch barrels were manufactured for the fluted cylinder variation. Generally, the 7 1/2 inch barrel was part of the early production run of the fluted cylinder Model 1860 revolvers. The trigger guard is brass, and the back strap is iron; both were silver plated. The barrel and cylinder were once blue, and the frame was casehardened. Fitted with a one-piece checkered grip with a relief carved Mexican eagle on the left side.

Fair as refinished. The metal surfaces have a dark patina with some minor pitting on the cylinder. The back strap and trigger guard show 25% silver plating with a smooth gray patina on the balance of the back strap and an aged patina on the trigger guard. The patent marking on the frame has been restamped. The grip is good with a chip on the left toe, numerous minor age cracks and some heavy wear on the right side. The markings are clear. The action is fine.