Make: Colt

Model: 1860 Army F Series

Serial Number: 205593

Year of Manufacture: 1978-1982 / ATF Classification: Antique

Caliber/Gauge: .44 cap and ball

Action Type: Single Action

Barrel Length: 8"

Sights/Optics: The front sight is a brass blade. The rear sight is a V-grooved hammer.

Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one piece smooth wood. The grips show minimal handling marks and look fantastic. There are no chips or cracks. The furniture rates in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: The barrel and cylinder are blued, the frame, loading lever and hammer are case hardened, and the grip frame is brass.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with light fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its finish. There is only light handling and operational wear. There is a faint turn line on the cylinder The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this pistol rates in about Fine Plus to Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Matching box and paperwork

Our Assessment: This Colt Model 1860 Army F Series revolver is a Second Generation percussion revolver produced between 1978 and 1982, representing Colt's effort to faithfully revive one of the most iconic martial sidearms of the 19th century. The 1860 Army earned its reputation during the American Civil War as a lighter, better-balanced evolution of earlier Colt .44 designs, and the Second Generation examples were assembled with close attention to original contours, markings, and handling characteristics. This example, serial number 205593, reflects that revival period when Colt once again offered cap-and-ball revolvers to a market that valued historical authenticity and traditional craftsmanship.

Chambered for .44 caliber round ball with an 8" barrel, the revolver follows the classic Army configuration that defined the model's balance and sighting characteristics. The bores rate an excellent 9.5 out of 10, and the actions function correctly, indicating minimal use. Approximately 99% of the original finish remains, presenting with strong visual appeal.

As a high-condition Second Generation Colt 1860 Army, this example neatly bridges historical design and modern Colt production, offering a compelling snapshot of Colt's late 20th-century return to its percussion-era roots.