1860 Colt Army vs. 1858 Remington Army | The Firearms Forum
Apr 23, 2010 · My 1860 Colt, if the wedge is tapped in tightly (a critical factor in Colt accuracy) will put six .454 inch balls into 2 inches at 25 yards, from a benchrest. Either will outshoot most 9mm modern guns out there, and most .45 ACPs.
Colt 1860 Army Repro Shoulder Stock - The Firearms Forum
Feb 23, 2003 · Re: Colt 1860 army-----Here's the deal on this. First, Navy Arms has the repro shoulder stock. Now the bad news. I am assuming this is an original 1860 Army with a non-original (meaning post-1899) cartridge conversion. As such, attaching the shoulder stock constitutes manufacturing a short-barrelled rifle.
1860 Colt Army Markings - The Firearms Forum
Jan 23, 2011 · I have an 1860 Colt Army that seems to be original except for the markings under the barrel in front of the trigger guard. It has 2 E's there that I have never seen in any other photos of the 1860 colt. Does anyone have any information on these markings. Thanks Tp,
Recent aquisition Colt 1860 Army - The Firearms Forum
Feb 26, 2022 · Sam Colt, rushing to complete this order, to Richmond Virginia, of 500 of his new revolvers, shipped 28 "plated" guns and followed with 472 brass framed 1860 Armies with fluted cylinders. According to Charles W. Pate, author of "The Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver", there are only 55 known examples remaining of these historic Confederate Colts.
Centennial Army 1960-1869 Colt Army - The Firearms Forum
Mar 24, 2014 · Turned out to be a Belgian 1860. These were made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Colt 1860 Army revolver. Made under the original license to this company issued by Sam Colt and imported by Centennial Arms in the 60's -70's. These are the true 2nd generation Colts, and perform better than any Colt ever made.
Pietta Colt Army 1860 sylinder removal,any tips?? - The Firearms …
Nov 17, 2006 · But you could also use a piece of 1/2" dowel about 4" long and beat it with the cudgel of your choice - hammer, piece of pipe, SAA Colt butt, S&W TL butt, rock - etc, etc. I'm with those who doubt the frequent use of changing cylinders on perc revolvers.
What's the value of an 1860 Army Colt? | The Firearms Forum
Oct 5, 2011 · I own an 1860 Army Colt, and would like to know the value of this firearm. It has the matching serial number #94888 on all parts which shows that there were no interchangeable parts placed on this firearm. The serial numbers are located on frame, trigger guard, barrel, cylinder, wedge, grip, butt strap and cylinder base pin.
Nipple Thread size on 1860 Army - The Firearms Forum
Jan 26, 2014 · I recently purchased an original Colt 1860 Army, serial number 87084. All parts are original, except the nipples (which are modern, with a stainless steel look). After hours of internet research, to no avail, would any of you know the nipple thread size for this revolver, and where I could find replacement nipples (that look like the originals)?
Centennial Army 1860 Colt - The Firearms Forum
Nov 25, 2017 · I have a Belgian Colt 1860 Army 44 I bought from Centennial arms years ago. it is serial number 9797 It has a 3 screw frame, marked made in Belgium on the bottom of the grip frame. I have not shot it in years but when I did it was a lot of fun. I would like to shoot it again.
1860 Colt Army 3 screw - The Firearms Forum
Jun 13, 2013 · Here I have what I beleive to be an original 1860 Colt Army. from what I have read all of the markings appear to confirm it is original. More on that in a bit. All the serial numbers match. The main spring is broken as are two nipples. It is also missing one of the screws above the handgrip below the hammer. Now the bad news.