This is a fine original example of a Colt Model 1860 Army revolver that was manufactured in 1862. The revolver has the three-screw frame with cut-outs for an attachable stock in the recoil shields and a notch for a stock yoke in the bottom of the back strap. The barrel has a nickel silver front sight blade. The top of the barrel has the one-line New York address. "COLT'S/PATENT" is stamped on the left side of the frame. The cylinder has the Texas Navy battle scene, "ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843" and "COLT'S PATENT No./PATENT SEPT 10th 1850." Single letter Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. "B" is stamped on the left side of the barrel lug. "S" is stamped on the cylinder, trigger guard, back strap, left grip heel and right side of the barrel lug. Script Ordnance final inspection and sub-inspection cartouches are stamped on the sides of the grip heels. The full serial number, "47774," is stamped on the bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The cylinder is stamped with the partial serial number "7774". The Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was the primary handgun issued to the federal cavalry during the Civil War. Model 1860 Army revolvers remained in service with the cavalry until they were replaced by the Colt Model 1873 Single Action revolver around 1874.

Very fine. 50% original military blue finish on the barrel. The metal surfaces are smooth with the exception of the usual small dents surrounding the cylinder wedge. The cylinder has a blue-gray patina with traces of original finish in protected areas and 80% of the naval battle scene remains. There is light flash pitting on the rear face of the cylinder and the percussion nipples. The back strap has 60% original blue finish. The loading lever, frame and hammer retain 50% original case colors. The trigger guard has an attractive aged patina. The otherwise very fine grip has two very small slivers of wood missing on the forward edge at the junction of the trigger guard and back strap. The sub-inspection and final inspection cartouches are faint but visible. This is a solid original example of a key U.S. military handgun.