This martial Colt Model 1860 Army, serial 145621, dates to 1863 and is a .44 caliber revolver with the 8-inch barrel. The metal has aged to a dark bluish, nearly black patina and shows light pitting. Only traces of the cylinder scene remain. The grips have been refinished at some point. The action locks up and indexes, but the hammer holds at full cock only; the half-cock notch does not hold.

This is an 1863-dated Army for the collector who wants a martial 1860 with its wear on view and does not need a high-condition example. It fits a collection built around the war years, and the disclosed faults, refinished grips, pitting and the non-holding half cock, are the kind of things a buyer should weigh against the early serial and date. It is sold used under SKU AC1301.

Key features

• Martial Colt 1860 Army, serial 145621
• Made 1863, .44 caliber, 8-inch barrel
• Dark bluish-black patina, light pitting
• Grips refinished
• Holds full cock only, half cock does not hold

This revolver ships to the licensed FFL dealer you choose at checkout, where the federal Form 4473 and background check are completed.