Successor to the Third Model Dragoon, the 1860 Army ranks third in total production among Colt's percussion guns, and was the chief sidearm of the Union Army during the Civil War. Manufactured in 1862 with the three screw frame and cut outs for a shoulder stock. German silver blade sight on barrel marked "-- ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U. S. AMERICA --" . The left side of the frame is marked " COLT'S/PATENT". The barrel, cylinder and back strap are blue, the trigger guard is brass and the frame, hammer and loading lever are casehardened. The cylinder is roll engraved with the Texas naval battle scene, the matching partial serial number "1612", and "D" inspection marks. "D" stamps on the left and right sides of the barrel an "H" behind the hammer and a "C" behind the trigger guard. All serial numbers match on the cylinder, barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, and butt. The matching wedge is marked "1612". Smooth one piece walnut grips with script boxed cartouche "MK" (unidentified) on the left and "JT" (John Taylor) on the right. Includes extra unmarked one piece grip, and a scan of an October 2006 "Gun Report article" by Charles Pate relating to 1860 revolvers.

Fine, retaining 50% of the bright original high polish blue finish with a smooth scattered brown patina and some palm wear on the back strap. Most of the cylinder scene is visible with a drag line and some light freckling. The frame retains 50% bright original case colors, mainly in the protected areas, with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The trigger guard has a nice bright surface. The grips are also fine with most of the original varnish remaining, some scattered dents and handling marks, and fine cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Overall this is a fine representative example of one of the most iconic American firearms.