Show & Tell: Colt Army Model 1860

[Pete123]

I really like this gun.  I purchased several guns from an estate, which included this one.

 

It has two cylinders.  Back then they etched a naval battle into the cylinders. One of them was the every day cylinder and everything was rubbed off over time.  The other one is in pretty good shape.

 

I'm rather surprised that the bore is in as good shape as it is.  The holster belt would be about the right size for my thigh.  The cartridge box is pretty cool. 

 

I've really enjoyed learning how to preserve and care for these old guns - it's totally different than with modern guns.

 

There is a special soap you clean them with, a special mild abrasive you clean them further with.  Rust is removed with a little piece of copper, which is better than anything modern I have seen.

 

You don't protect them with oil, but with a special wax.

 

Anyway, I've really enjoyed this gun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mike.357]

who made the pistol?

[Pete123]

It is a Colt Army, Model 1860

[NRA]

that is frickin awesome. love the holster and pouch as much as the gun  :up:

[btq96r]

Pete was nice enough to show me this gun and let me fondle it.  The pics are great, but looking at it, and holding it in your hand (the sumbeach has some heft!) are two completely different things.  Small piece of history right here.

[Pete123]

Yeah, it's a big gun.  You could beat somebody into the middle of next week with it, which I'm sure is what happened in the civill war when they were up close and personal.

Edited November 16, 2015 by Pete123

[Remington94]

Really nice


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[tacops]

I look at something like this and wish it could talk.  I sure would enjoy listening...

[mootw]

Ain't gonna lie......that is a nice firearm.  Sounds like you're having a great time owning it, too!! 

[Pete123]

Yes, I bought several of them at an estate.