The Colt brand second generation .44 caliber Model 1860 Colt Army revolver is beautifully finished, with a 8" blued round barrel, polished blued cylinder, color case hardened frame and loading lever, blued steel back-strap and brass triggerguard, and reddish brown walnut grips. This revolver appears to be as-new and has the factory hang tag, as well as the black box with the instructions still sealed under the lid in the plastic bag.

The walnut grips are neatly finished with the classic reddish brown tone found on Colt revolvers. This is the Army issue style 1860 Colt, with the so-called four screw frame, cut to accept the Cavalry shoulder stock, which quickly attach to convert this revolver to a carbine, for use by mounted troops. Notice the tiny notch cut in the recoil shield, and the fourth screw in the frame, which stands proud of the frame, to engage the shoulder stock. The shoulder stock is available separately, from others.

The Colt second generation revolver is marked COLT'S PATENT U.S. on the color case hardened frame, and ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA on the top of the polished blued barrel. The loading lever is color case hardened steel, with a secure spring loaded retaining latch. The tip of the loading plunger will accept a round ball, or conical bullet. The cylinder is roll engraved with a naval battle scene and still has the factory nipples installed. We recommend our #PTP-PI steel nipples for No. 11 CCI percussion caps if you shoot this revolver and need replacements.

We recommend the .454" round ball, a tiny bit larger than the factory recommended .451" round ball. This larger ball gives better compression, and seems to shoot cleaner. Be sure to order a #Flask-Colt powder flask, and an #SP-020 brass measure for your flask. Use FFFg black powder, Number 11 percussion caps, and a tiny bit of our lubricant over each ball. We offer a nipple wrench, spare nipples, and everything you need to clean and maintain your Colt.

Despite your best efforts, this revolver will need to be cleaned after 12 or 18 shots. Remove the wedge, barrel, and cylinder. Wipe the face of the cylinder, and wipe the cylinder pin. If you continue to load and fire a badly fouled revolver, the effort needed to cock and fire the gun will become greater, causing the small internal hand, spring, and cylinder latch to become worn and slightly damaged. Continued abuse will cause the cylinder and latch to become out-of-time. Simple cleaning and maintenance will prevent problems.