This revolver was manufactured in 1863 during the middle of the American Civil War. The '60 Army was the main sidearm issued to the Union Army, especially the Union Cavalry, and saw hard use in the Civil War and in the Indian Wars in the 1870s. Because of their prolonged use, only a limited number of the U.S. inspected Model 1860 Army revolvers remain in high condition, and this revolver is truly in exceptional condition. The barrel has a German silver blade front sight, "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-" marked on top, a "T" inspection mark on the right side at the breech, and "C" inspection marked on the left side at the breech. The frame is marked "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side. The cylinder has the standard Naval Battle of Campeche scene and is marked with "C" and "T" inspection marks. The trigger guard and back strap have "D" inspection marks. The grip has inspector John Taylor's "TJ" cartouche on each side and a small "W" on the butt on the right. All of the serial numbers match, including the grip. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very fine with 70% plus original blue finish, 90% plus of the vibrant original case colors, smooth gray and brown patina on the faded areas, series of dings around the wedge on the right, crisp markings and cylinder scene, and natural aged patina on the trigger guard. The grip is also very fine and has distinct cartouches, mild handling wear, slight flakes at the lower edges, proud upper edges, and crisp raised feathered wood grain. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional example of a U.S. inspected Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army revolver that would fill the vacant slot in your collection quite nicely!