Ridgeway Civil War Research Center, A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
	Civil War Weapons, all pre 1898
	by Harry Ridgeway

Six shot percussion revolver, Colt Model 1860 Army, 4 screws, rounded cylinder, round barrel, address New York, .44 cal. . Colt, Model 1860 Army revolver was a percussion fired six shooter, .44 caliber. Revolver was manufactured by Colt Firearms, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: Top of barrel is marked - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA -. Left frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. Cylinder is marked COLTS PATENT No. (serial number) / PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850, and a Naval scene with ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843, scene is usually very weak. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin. Standard design employed round barrel, creeping style loading lever, barrel and cylinder held in place and easily removed for loading by releasing removable wedge, four screws, rounded cylinder with notches, brass trigger guard, iron back strap with notch for engaging shoulder stock, walnut grips. The fourth screw was raised if intended to engage a shoulder stock yoke. Round barrel length 8in. Research Center: Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army . Reference: Flayderman 5B-092. Details click: http://relicman.com/weapons/Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army.html

W0678 ### Six shot percussion revolver, Colt Model 1860 Army, 4 screws, rounded cylinder, round barrel, address New York, .44 cal. (sn# 6995) . Colt, Model 1860 Army revolver was a percussion fired six shooter, .44 caliber. Revolver was manufactured by Colt Firearms, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: Top of barrel is marked - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA -. Left frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. Cylinder is marked COLTS PATENT No. (serial number) / PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850, and a Naval scene with ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843, scene is usually very weak. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin. Standard design employed round barrel, creeping style loading lever, barrel and cylinder held in place and easily removed for loading by releasing removable wedge, four screws, rounded cylinder with notches, brass trigger guard, iron back strap with notch for engaging shoulder stock, walnut grips. The fourth screw was raised if intended to engage a shoulder stock yoke. Round barrel length 8in. Research Center: Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army . Reference: Flayderman 5B-092. Serial number matches seven times including wedge. Additional Inspector mark appears on the trigger guard, and others. Holster shows wear but is fully intact, bottom is open, brass finial is intact. Letter from Colt Industries Nov 23, 1973 stating that SN 6995 was shipped July 12, 1861 to New York Arsenal.

W1305 ### Six shot percussion revolver, Colt Model 1860 Army, 4 screws, rounded cylinder, round barrel, address New York, .44 cal. (sn# 11223) . Colt, Model 1860 Army revolver was a percussion fired six shooter, .44 caliber. Revolver was manufactured by Colt Firearms, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: Top of barrel is marked - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA -. Left frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. Cylinder is marked COLTS PATENT No. (serial number) / PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850, and a Naval scene with ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843, scene is usually very weak. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin. Standard design employed round barrel, creeping style loading lever, barrel and cylinder held in place and easily removed for loading by releasing removable wedge, four screws, rounded cylinder with notches, brass trigger guard, iron back strap with notch for engaging shoulder stock, walnut grips. The fourth screw was raised if intended to engage a shoulder stock yoke. Round barrel length 8in. Research Center: Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army . Reference: Flayderman 5B-092. Serial number matches seven times including wedge. Additional Inspector mark appears on the trigger guard, and others. Inspector cartouche is strong, Holster is intact and believed to be original and early type. The revolver and holster came out of the estate of a Senator from Pennsylvania from early 1900's, the Senator did not fight in the Civil War, unfortunately no information was passed down as to how the Senator got this piece, this is early war manufacture, 1861, and appears to be in as issued condition.

W1433 ### Six shot percussion revolver, Colt Model 1860 Army, 4 screws, rounded cylinder, round barrel, address New York, .44 cal. (sn# 12615) . Colt, Model 1860 Army revolver was a percussion fired six shooter, .44 caliber. Revolver was manufactured by Colt Firearms, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: Top of barrel is marked - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA -. Left frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. Cylinder is marked COLTS PATENT No. (serial number) / PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850, and a Naval scene with ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843, scene is usually very weak. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin. Standard design employed round barrel, creeping style loading lever, barrel and cylinder held in place and easily removed for loading by releasing removable wedge, four screws, rounded cylinder with notches, brass trigger guard, iron back strap with notch for engaging shoulder stock, walnut grips. The fourth screw was raised if intended to engage a shoulder stock yoke. Round barrel length 8in. Research Center: Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army . Reference: Flayderman 5B-092. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin.

W0797 ### Six shot percussion revolver, Colt Model 1860 Army, 4 screws, rounded cylinder, round barrel, address New York, .44 cal. (sn# 15416) . Colt, Model 1860 Army revolver was a percussion fired six shooter, .44 caliber. Revolver was manufactured by Colt Firearms, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: Top of barrel is marked - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA -. Left frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. Cylinder is marked COLTS PATENT No. (serial number) / PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850, and a Naval scene with ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843, scene is usually very weak. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin. Standard design employed round barrel, creeping style loading lever, barrel and cylinder held in place and easily removed for loading by releasing removable wedge, four screws, rounded cylinder with notches, brass trigger guard, iron back strap with notch for engaging shoulder stock, walnut grips. The fourth screw was raised if intended to engage a shoulder stock yoke. Round barrel length 8in. Research Center: Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army . Reference: Flayderman 5B-092. Trigger guard is marked 44 CAL and inspector catouche 2, early issue.The sword belt is complete with Regulation 1851 sword plate, keeper, brass hanger, brass adjuster and brass connector, the whole thing! The buckle is nice example of a crudely cast pattern, keeper fits exactly.The holster is intact, bottom is open, brass finial intact, rivets intact and the stitching has failed on the inside seam.However the leather is intact and it could be re-stitched if desired.  Revolver mechanics fully functional, pleasing patina, marks are crisp.A homemade hook has been installed on the bottom of the guard, this is frequently seen and could be removed but is period. Recovered: as found in an attic in Ludlow Kentucky

W0888 ### Six shot percussion revolver, Colt Model 1860 Army, 4 screws, rounded cylinder, round barrel, address New York, .44 cal. (sn# 19153) . Colt, Model 1860 Army revolver was a percussion fired six shooter, .44 caliber. Revolver was manufactured by Colt Firearms, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: Top of barrel is marked - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA -. Left frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. Cylinder is marked COLTS PATENT No. (serial number) / PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850, and a Naval scene with ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843, scene is usually very weak. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin. Standard design employed round barrel, creeping style loading lever, barrel and cylinder held in place and easily removed for loading by releasing removable wedge, four screws, rounded cylinder with notches, brass trigger guard, iron back strap with notch for engaging shoulder stock, walnut grips. The fourth screw was raised if intended to engage a shoulder stock yoke. Round barrel length 8in. Research Center: Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army . Reference: Flayderman 5B-092. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin.

W1222 ### Six shot percussion revolver, Colt Model 1860 Army, 4 screws, rounded cylinder, round barrel, address New York, .44 cal. (sn# 20633) . Colt, Model 1860 Army revolver was a percussion fired six shooter, .44 caliber. Revolver was manufactured by Colt Firearms, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: Top of barrel is marked - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA -. Left frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. Cylinder is marked COLTS PATENT No. (serial number) / PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850, and a Naval scene with ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843, scene is usually very weak. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin. Standard design employed round barrel, creeping style loading lever, barrel and cylinder held in place and easily removed for loading by releasing removable wedge, four screws, rounded cylinder with notches, brass trigger guard, iron back strap with notch for engaging shoulder stock, walnut grips. The fourth screw was raised if intended to engage a shoulder stock yoke. Round barrel length 8in. Research Center: Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army . Reference: Flayderman 5B-092. Serial number matches seven times including wedge, and is abbreviated. Additional mark 0 after each number was applied by the manufacturer, meaning is not determined. Trigger guard is marked 44 CAL.

W0862 ### Six shot percussion revolver, Colt Model 1860 Army, 4 screws, rounded cylinder, round barrel, address New York, .44 cal. (sn# 20872) . Colt, Model 1860 Army revolver was a percussion fired six shooter, .44 caliber. Revolver was manufactured by Colt Firearms, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: Top of barrel is marked - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA -. Left frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. Cylinder is marked COLTS PATENT No. (serial number) / PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850, and a Naval scene with ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843, scene is usually very weak. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin. Standard design employed round barrel, creeping style loading lever, barrel and cylinder held in place and easily removed for loading by releasing removable wedge, four screws, rounded cylinder with notches, brass trigger guard, iron back strap with notch for engaging shoulder stock, walnut grips. The fourth screw was raised if intended to engage a shoulder stock yoke. Round barrel length 8in. Research Center: Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army . Reference: Flayderman 5B-092. Serial number matches seven times including wedge and is abbreviated. Additional Inspector mark S appears on the trigger guard, and others.

W1237 ### Six shot percussion revolver, Colt Model 1860 Army, 4 screws, rounded cylinder, round barrel, address New York, .44 cal. (sn# 23685) . Colt, Model 1860 Army revolver was a percussion fired six shooter, .44 caliber. Revolver was manufactured by Colt Firearms, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: Top of barrel is marked - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA -. Left frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. Cylinder is marked COLTS PATENT No. (serial number) / PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850, and a Naval scene with ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843, scene is usually very weak. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin. Standard design employed round barrel, creeping style loading lever, barrel and cylinder held in place and easily removed for loading by releasing removable wedge, four screws, rounded cylinder with notches, brass trigger guard, iron back strap with notch for engaging shoulder stock, walnut grips. The fourth screw was raised if intended to engage a shoulder stock yoke. Round barrel length 8in. Research Center: Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army . Reference: Flayderman 5B-092. Serial number matches seven times including wedge.

W0741 ### Six shot percussion revolver, Colt Model 1860 Army, 4 screws, rounded cylinder, round barrel, address New York, .44 cal. (sn# 28818) . Colt, Model 1860 Army revolver was a percussion fired six shooter, .44 caliber. Revolver was manufactured by Colt Firearms, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: Top of barrel is marked - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA -. Left frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. Cylinder is marked COLTS PATENT No. (serial number) / PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850, and a Naval scene with ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843, scene is usually very weak. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin. Standard design employed round barrel, creeping style loading lever, barrel and cylinder held in place and easily removed for loading by releasing removable wedge, four screws, rounded cylinder with notches, brass trigger guard, iron back strap with notch for engaging shoulder stock, walnut grips. The fourth screw was raised if intended to engage a shoulder stock yoke. Round barrel length 8in. Research Center: Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army . Reference: Flayderman 5B-092. Serial number matches seven times including wedge and is abbreviated. Additional Inspector marks, T on the trigger guard, LL on the barrel frame, and L under the barrel.

W0992 ### Six shot percussion revolver, Colt Model 1860 Army, 4 screws, rounded cylinder, round barrel, address New York, .44 cal. (sn# 30296) . Colt, Model 1860 Army revolver was a percussion fired six shooter, .44 caliber. Revolver was manufactured by Colt Firearms, Hartford Connecticut. Marks: Top of barrel is marked - ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA -. Left frame is marked COLTS / PATENT. Cylinder is marked COLTS PATENT No. (serial number) / PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850, and a Naval scene with ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843, scene is usually very weak. Additional inspector mark may appears on the trigger guard, and other parts. Serial number appears seven times, underneath on both sections of frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, and inside on cylinder pin. Standard design employed round barrel, creeping style loading lever, barrel and cylinder held in place and easily removed for loading by releasing removable wedge, four screws, rounded cylinder with notches, brass trigger guard, iron back strap with notch for engaging shoulder stock, walnut grips. The fourth screw was raised if intended to engage a shoulder stock yoke. Round barrel length 8in. Research Center: Weapon4161-Revolver-Colt-44cal-Model-1860-Army . Reference: Flayderman 5B-092. Serial number matches seven times including wedge, numbers are abbreviated. Additional Inspector marks, cartouche on wood on left grip, S on trigger guard, and others.

This is the "Ridgeway Civil War Research Center", a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader. Some of the relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author. None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items offered for sale. This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items. I will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me. All items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described. Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.

All weapons listed on this webpage are strictly manufactured before 1898, and are considered unsafe for actual use. These are antique collectible weapons of the Civil War (most are pre 1865, unless I state otherwise) and actual firing of these weapons is not recommended for any purpose whatsoever! Because these are all "pre 1898" weapons, no licenses are required for ownership, but common sense and good judgment should be applied.

Most information on this page is from:
Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms......
John Thillman series, "Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers...", or "Civil War Army Swords....".

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