ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**American Civil War 1864 Colt New York USA Model 1860 Army .44 Calibre Cap & Ball Percussion Revolver. Sn 23484:5 revolver .44 Revolver

**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**American Civil War 1864 Colt New York USA Model 1860 Army .44 Calibre Cap & Ball Percussion Revolver. Sn 23484:5 - 23484:5

The Colt Model 1860 Army was a muzzle-loading cap & ball .44-calibre revolver used during the American Civil War. It was used as a side arm by Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery troops, and Naval forces. This Colt Model 1860 Army revolver is in good condition obviously carried & used. The metal work has even patina with signs of surface holster wear. The pistol has an 8" round steel barrel and measures 14" overall. The rifled bore has staining consistent with age and use. The weapon has the correct brass blade foresight and 'notched hammer' rear sight. It has a captive 'lever' ramrod and brass trigger guard. The barrel is crisply stamped with manufacturer detail 'Address Col. Saml Colt New York U.S. America'. The pistol has matching serial numbers '150937 / 0937’ on the barrel block, frame, brass grip frame, butt of the grip frame (very faint) and cylinder. The cylinder has ‘Colt’s Patent’ and faint ships engaged in battle cylinder scene. The serial number dates the pistol’s production to 1864 during the American Civil War. The action plate is signed ‘Colt’s Patent’ and the grip frame .44 Cal. The trigger guard has a small number ‘2’ inspection mark. The heel of the steel butt strap is also correctly notched for addition of a detachable shoulder stock. It has its original American Walnut grip which has some knocks, bumps and bruises consistent with use. The pistol's single action firing mechanism works crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23484:5

£2,150.00