Colt 1860 Army 2nd Generation United States Cavalry Bicentennial Commemorative Cased Two-Revolver Set, .44 Percussion, 8-inch, 1977, With Matching Detachable Shoulder Stock
This Colt Model 1860 Army United States Cavalry Bicentennial Commemorative is a factory cased two-revolver set from Colt's 2nd Generation Blackpowder Series, produced in 1977. It is one of approximately 3,000 sets (1/3,000) and features mirrored serials "US2945" and "2945US" with a serial-matched detachable shoulder stock. The set includes its walnut presentation case with blue velvet interior and period-style accessories, and it presents in excellent overall condition.
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: Very minor cylinder drag is visible on both revolvers.
What’s Included
- Walnut presentation case with blue velvet interior and 'United States Cavalry Commemorative 1777–1977' lid medallion
- Detachable walnut shoulder stock with brass furniture and sling ring; serial-matched to the set
- 'Colt's Patent' embossed powder flask with brass head
- 'Colt's Patent' iron bullet mold
- Combination nipple wrench/screwdriver
- Percussion cap tin (Eley Bros.)
- Brass key for presentation case
- Lead round balls
Colt produced this United States Cavalry Bicentennial Commemorative in 1977 as part of its 2nd Generation Blackpowder Series, recreating the Model 1860 Army in a matched, cased two-revolver format. This set is one of about 3,000 made and carries mirrored serial numbers "US2945" and "2945US," with the detachable shoulder stock also numbered "US2945."
Each revolver is a .44 caliber, single-action percussion with 8-inch barrels and a six-shot capacity. They feature blued and color case-hardened finishes, rebated cylinders roll-engraved with the naval engagement scene, and martial 4-screw frames with stock cuts and extended stock screws. The loading levers are the creeping type. Sights are fixed, with a small blade front and hammer notch rear.
Markings include "ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT." on the barrels and "UNITED STATES CAVALRY COMMEMORATIVE" identifying the edition. The walnut grips show inspector-style cartouche impressions, and the presentation case lid bears a medallion that reads "UNITED STATES CAVALRY COMMEMORATIVE 1777 1977."
The detachable walnut shoulder stock has brass furniture, a sling ring, and a rotating lock wheel, pairing correctly to the martial 4-screw frames. The set is accompanied by period-style accessories: a "Colt's Patent" powder flask, iron bullet mold, combination nipple wrench/screwdriver, Eley Bros. cap tin, case key, and lead round balls.