19321569

Listing Number: 19321569 Calibre: 44 BP Make: Colt Model: 1860 Army Condition: Very Good Price: $5500 Serial No: 21400 Action: Revolving Cylinder State: NSW Advertised: 06-02-2026 Comment: Offered for sale is a fine example of the legendary Colt 1860 Army percussion revolver – the most widely used sidearm of the American Civil War. Manufactured in 1861, this revolver is not only a functional firearm of its day but also an enduring symbol of the Union cavalryman and the western frontier. Historical Background The Colt 1860 Army was introduced as the successor to the Colt 1848 Dragoon and became Colt’s most popular percussion revolver, with more than 200,000 produced between 1860 and 1873. Chambered in .44 calibre, it combined power with a slimmer, lighter frame adapted from the .36 calibre 1851 Navy model. Favoured for its balance, reliability, and stopping power, the 1860 Army became the standard-issue revolver for the U.S. Army during the Civil War. It was carried by soldiers, cavalry troopers, and officers on both sides of the conflict. The rebated cylinder allowed for the larger calibre while still fitting the Navy-sized frame, and the streamlined design made it more practical than the bulky Dragoons it replaced. After the war, many 1860 Armies continued in service during westward expansion, used by frontiersmen, lawmen, and settlers. Its historical importance as the sidearm of the Civil War cannot be overstated, making it one of the most desirable Colt percussion revo...

19321569

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