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Civil War Colt Model 1860 3 Screw .44 Cal Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Civil War Colt Model 1860 3 Screw .44 Cal Pistol
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Offered for sale is a Civil War Era Colt Model 1860 .44 Cal revolver. The revolver has a three-screw frame. The barrel, cylinder and backstrap have the Colt military blue finish. The frame, hammer and loading lever are case hardened and the trigger guard is brass. The one-piece walnut grip has an oil finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-" in one line. The left side of the frame is stamped: "COLTS/PATENT" in two lines. The full serial number, "49320" is stamped on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The partial serial number, "9320" is stamped on the cylinder arbor pin and cylinder. The wedge is not serial numbered. All of the visible serial numbers match, except the barrel which has the serial number "131520." The main serial number dates this revolver to 1861. The Model 1860 Army revolver was the primary handgun issued to the Federal cavalry regiments between 1861 and 1863 and was widely used by both Federal and Confederate cavalry throughout the Civil War. The revolver retains approximately 20% of the original blue and 20% casehardened finish. The revolver has some firing wear. The percussion nipples and rear face of the cylinder show only minor flash pitting. The slightly undersized grip is in good condition, with wear to bottom. The revolver show full working condition. This is a great example of a Colt Model 1860 revolver. Antique Firearm Pre-1898 NO FFL.