Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Cap-and-Ball Percussion Revolver, 8-inch Barrel, Blued with Color Case-Hardened Style Frame
This Colt Model 1860 Army is a full-size, American-made black powder percussion revolver in .44 caliber from the American Civil War era. It features an 8-inch round barrel, a 6-shot blued cylinder with a roll-engraved naval battle/ship scene, and a color case-hardened style frame. Markings consistent with Colt barrel address and patent lines are present, supporting its period-correct identification.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The frame appears to have oversized screws or non-original screws installed in the frame.
What’s Included
- Colt Model 1860 Army black powder percussion revolver
Configured as a cap-and-ball Colt-style open-top revolver, this 1860 Army is built around a single-action action and an under-barrel loading lever. The fixed sight setup includes a fixed blade front sight; a rear sighting notch is not confirmed in the provided images.
The cylinder is blued and marked by a roll-engraved naval battle scene, a defining visual feature associated with this model. The frame is described as color case-hardened in style, paired with a blued finish on the major metal surfaces for a classic 1860 Army appearance.
This example wears a one-piece smooth wood grip with a walnut-like look and has a brass-like trigger guard/front strap. Proof and address markings are noted, including partial lines consistent with "COLTS PATENT U.S.", "44 CAL.", and "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA".
Serial number 209624 is visible, with partial "29624" present on the butt/backstrap end. As listed, this revolver is identified as an antique and collectible Colt Model 1860 Army from the United States.