Colt 1860 Army Butterfield Overland Despatch Special Edition .44 Cap-and-Ball, 5.5-Inch, Blackpowder Series (1 of 500)
This Colt 1860 Army is a Butterfield Overland Despatch Special Edition from the Colt Blackpowder Series, produced as a limited run of 1 of 500 in the 5.5-inch barrel configuration. It features factory commemorative engraving and comes with two additional engraved cylinders depicting period scenes tied to the Butterfield Overland Despatch. The revolver combines blued and color case-hardened finishes with quality steel construction and a one-piece walnut grip.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor handling marks are present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Two additional engraved percussion cylinders with Butterfield Overland Despatch commemorative scenes (spares, not installed)
- Colt Blackpowder Series factory box with matching end label (1860 Army, .44, 5.5-inch, F1200EBO)
- Colt factory paperwork/literature set
This Special Edition highlights the Butterfield Overland Despatch theme with factory engraving and barrel legends reading "BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND DESPATCH" and "SPECIAL EDITION 1 OF 500." The package includes two engraved spare cylinders, one with a stagecoach holdup scene and the other with a wagon train and portrait, underscoring the commemorative nature of the release.
The revolver is built on steel with a blued barrel, cylinder, and backstrap, paired with a color case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. A brass trigger guard and a one-piece walnut grip complete the period-correct configuration. Fixed sights include a fixed brass blade front sight.
Chambered in .44 cap-and-ball and built as a 6-shot single-action percussion revolver, it uses a creeping-style loading lever with a front latch. The 5.5-inch barrel configuration gives this limited edition a compact profile within the 1860 Army pattern.
Correct Colt markings are present, including the barrel address "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA," the frame legend "COLTS PATENT U.S.," and "44 CAL" on the right side. This example carries the Colt model code F1200EBO associated with the Butterfield Overland Despatch Special Edition in the Blackpowder Series.