Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. Model 1860 Army Signature Series (3rd Generation) .44 Percussion Revolver, 8-inch Barrel
This Colt Blackpowder Arms Co. Model 1860 Army is a Signature Series (3rd Generation) reproduction produced under the Colt Blackpowder program circa 1994–2002. It is a full-size, .44 caliber, six-shot, single-action percussion revolver with an 8-inch round barrel. It comes in excellent condition and includes a Colt Blackpowder presentation box, the original manual, and a spare percussion cylinder.
The open-top design, creeping loading lever with front latch, and round 8-inch barrel mirror the classic 1860 Army pattern. The revolver features fixed sights with a small yellow-metal front blade and a hammer-notch rear, consistent with period-style configuration.
Finish and furniture details include bone-charcoal style color case-hardening on the frame and loading lever, a blued barrel and cylinder, a brass trigger guard, and a blued steel backstrap. It wears a one-piece varnished walnut grip that completes the traditional profile.
Factory-style markings include the barrel address "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA" and "44 CAL" stamped on the trigger-guard bow. As a Signature Series (3rd Generation) reproduction, it aligns closely with the historical pattern while benefiting from modern production under the Colt Blackpowder initiative.
This example stands out for its clean, mirror-bright bore with sharp rifling and the inclusion of a spare percussion cylinder. The presentation box and manual further round out a complete package for display or blackpowder enthusiasts.
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: Minimal evidence of prior handling is present. The bore shows a bright, mirror-like interior.
What’s Included
- Colt Blackpowder presentation box, gray with COLT BLACKPOWDER logo
- Original manual
- Spare percussion cylinder for Colt 1860 Army
This Signature Series revolver reflects the classic 1860 Army layout with a six-round cylinder and single-action operation. The combination of color case-hardened frame and blued steel components delivers an authentic period look. The brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap add correct detail, while the one-piece varnished walnut grip offers a traditional Colt feel.
The creeping loading lever with a front latch provides secure leverage for seating projectiles, consistent with the 1860 pattern. The fixed sights comprise a small yellow-metal front blade paired with a hammer-notch rear for a period-correct aiming setup.
Markings are in line with historical style, including the barrel address and caliber stamp on the trigger-guard bow. The included spare percussion cylinder, presentation box, and original manual add practical value and completeness to this example from the 1994–2002 Colt Blackpowder program.