Colt Civil War Centennial Model .22 Short Single-Shot Revolvers – Consecutive Numbers, Limited 1961 Commemorative
These two Colt Civil War Centennial Model revolvers are factory commemoratives produced only in 1961. Each is a 7/8-scale, single-shot tribute to the 1860 Army revolver, chambered in .22 Short and built during Colt’s first post-war commemorative run of about 24,000 units. Consecutive serial numbers 9772W and 9773W add collectible value, while gold-plated brass frames, blued steel barrels and cylinders, and factory scroll engraving give both pistols a striking period look.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – clean and shiny with minor wear marks; rifling remains well-defined.
Specific Condition Notes: Exterior surfaces display scattered scratches and blemishes, and the blued cylinders have areas where the paint has chipped.
What's Included
- Colt Civil War Centennial Model revolver, serial 9772W
- Colt Civil War Centennial Model revolver, serial 9773W
Colt engineered this commemorative as a functional, single-shot rimfire built around a cylinder with one live chamber and five dummy chambers, preserving the profile of the classic cap-and-ball design while meeting modern rimfire specs.
The frame and grip straps are crafted from brass and factory gold-plated, contrasting sharply with the blued steel barrel and cylinder. Smooth walnut grips complete the period styling.
Factory scroll engraving on the butt and the Rampant Colt cartouche on the frame mark these revolvers as authentic Colt productions rather than later reproductions. The engraving is crisp and original.
Fixed iron sights—blade front and square-notch rear integral to the hammer—keep the top strap clean and faithful to the 1860 pattern. A spur hammer and single-action mechanism round out the traditional handling.
With consecutive serial numbers and limited, one-year production, this pair appeals to collectors seeking a complete snapshot of Colt’s earliest commemorative work.