Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver made in 1862 - Serial 46830 Mortars The brass grip and knuckle

The brass grip and knuckle guard retain about 30%-40% of their original blackened finish

The front surface is decorated with geometrical carving

though the plating is completely worn off

Italian for "tubed"

Situated just inside the helmet shell  (following the Russian ZSh-7 example) rather than externally (as on modern US helmets)

Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver made in 1862 - Serial 46830 Mortars The brass grip and knuckleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice . 44 caliber percussion, 6 shot round cylinder, 8" barrel Model 1860 Colt Army revolver. Gun is in very good used condition and fully functional, with a lovely patina. Action and barrel frame lock up are tight. The address marking is still mostly clear on the top of the barrel: ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW YORK U. S. AMERICA. The COLT'S PATENT marking is still partly visible on the frame.