The Colt Model 1860 Army was the primary handgun of the Union Army during the Civil War. Over 125,000 were delivered before the famous fire at the Colt factory in February 1864. This one was manufactured in 1863 under contract with the U.S. Ordnance Department with a German silver blade front sight, the "NEW-YORK" address, standard patent markings and cylinder scene, hammer notch rear sight, three-screw frame and back strap cut for a shoulder stock, cartouches on each side of the grip, and matching serial numbers.

Fine overall with 60% plus original bright case colors, 40% original blue finish concentrated on the sides of the barrel at the breech, fairly bright front strap/trigger guard with some light aged patina, minor pitting at the muzzle, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, crisp markings and cylinder scene, and some minor dents and scratches on the otherwise fine grip. Mechanically fine.