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Colt Army Model 1860 Revolver
Firearm
Colt Army Model 1860 is a cap & ball .44-caliber single-action revolver used during the American Civil War made by Colt's Manufacturing Company. It was used as a side arm by cavalry, infantry, artillery troops, and naval forces.
Colt Army Model 1860 Revolver
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2025.36.007
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Colt's Manufacturing Company
New York
United States of America
North America
1863
Receiver Marking
Barrel
Address Col. Saml Coly New-York U. S. America
English
Stamped
Receiver Marking
Cylinder
Colts Patent No. 5246 / Pat. Sept 10th, 1850
English
Stamped
Receiver Marking
Frame x 2 / Trigger Guard / Butt
95246
Stamped
Receiver Marking
Side of frame
Colts / Patent
English
Stamped
14 in
2-11/16 lb
Colt's Manufacturing Company
Civil War