![]() ![]() In contrast, this one has almost all matching numbers and no "US" marking on the trigger guard so it's somewhat doubtful it stayed in Army use. This 1860 falls a bit outside the norm for a reissue as these typically have mixed serial numbers and a "US" stamped on the trigger guard. We know that following the Civil War, the US government had a number of Colt 1860's refurbished and reissued to cavalry units in the American West. That said, we believe this Colt was probably refurbished after the Civil War for either military or civilian use. The cylinder has about 20% of its scene remaining which in our opinion should be stronger on a Colt with so much of the original finish. Arbor pin is not numbered, indicating that it was an arsenal replacement. The barrel wedge is an original but does not match. The serial numbers are matching on the frame, barrel, cylinder, trigger guard, and backstrap. It has a number of military sub-inspectors' markings on various components as well as a faint cartouche on the left grip indicating that it was purchased by the US government during the Civil War. It's in very nice shape with quite a bit of blue remaining on the barrel and case colors left on the frame. ![]() Serial number is in the 40,000 range and was built by Colt Mfg in 1862. ![]() This is a very nice as well as "intriguing" Colt 1860 Army Revolver.
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