Colt 1860 Army 2nd Generation F-Series .44, Fluted Cylinder, 8-inch Barrel, Color Case-Hardened Frame, Blued Finish
This Colt Model 1860 Army is a factory-sanctioned 2nd Generation F-Series percussion revolver with the scarce fluted cylinder configuration. Produced in the late 1970s–early 1980s, this fluted F-Series run is documented at approximately 2,670 units (1980–1981). It is in excellent condition and comes with the Colt Blackpowder Series factory box and original manual.
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: It shows little evidence of prior use. The revolver presents in excellent condition, and the bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Colt Blackpowder Series factory box
- Original manual
This 2nd Generation F-Series Colt 1860 Army is a modern, factory-sanctioned reproduction of the Civil War-era .44 percussion revolver, built in the United States. The fluted-cylinder variant was produced in a limited run of approximately 2,670 units from 1980 to 1981, distinguishing it within the Blackpowder Series lineup.
It features an 8-inch round steel barrel with an under-barrel loading lever. The steel cylinder and barrel wear a blued finish, while the frame shows color case-hardened tones. A brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap complete the classic Colt configuration.
The six-shot cylinder is fluted and carries no roll-engraved naval scene, as correct for this F-Series variant. Chambered in .44 and operating as a single-action, cap-and-ball revolver, it retains the period-correct layout that collectors expect.
Sighting is via a small front blade and a hammer-mounted rear notch. The barrel address reads "ADDRESS COL. SAM'L COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA." Visible serials match on the frame and trigger guard at 219578; the backstrap/grip butt is stamped 579 (not 578), indicating a mismatch with the last three digits as typically applied on Colt 2nd Generation percussion revolvers.