Colt Model 1860 Army United States Cavalry Commemorative .44 Cased Matched Pair with Detachable Shoulder Stock (1/3,000 Sets)
This Colt Model 1860 Army United States Cavalry Commemorative is a cased, matching set of two .44-caliber percussion revolvers produced circa 1977–1979 as a limited run of approximately 3,000 sets. The pair features a mirrored commemorative serial format (US#### / ####US), crisp commemorative markings, and a full complement of period-style accessories in the factory presentation case. It is a true matching set and part of the 1/3,000 Sets limited edition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Both revolvers show scattered light scratches and minor cosmetic blemishes on the exterior. Both appear to be unfired.
What's Included
- Factory wooden presentation case with blue velvet interior and oval "United States Cavalry Commemorative 1777–1977" lid medallion
- Brass-mounted detachable shoulder stock with walnut butt, sling swivel, serialized to the set
- Embossed black powder flask with martial motif and brass spout
- Colt's Patent iron double-cavity bullet mold
- Reproduction Eley Bros percussion cap tin
- Combination nipple wrench/screwdriver
This commemorative set recreates the Colt 1860 Army in a factory-cased, matched-pair configuration, produced in the United States during the late 1970s. It is a limited-edition release noted as approximately 3,000 sets manufactured, with the presentation case lid medallion marked "United States Cavalry Commemorative 1777–1977." The pair is a matching set with the special mirrored serial scheme that identifies this series.
Each revolver carries period-correct markings: barrel top address "*ADDRESS SAM'L COLT HARTFORD CT.*" and right-side barrel legend "UNITED STATES CAVALRY COMMEMORATIVE." The cylinders display the classic Colt roll-engraved naval battle scene with patent legends. Frames are stamped "COLTS / PATENT" with "U.S." beneath, and the triggerguards are brass with blued steel backstraps. The triggerguards are marked "44 CAL."