Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver made in 1862 - Serial 80641 French Holster as the sound purportedly signaled

as the sound purportedly signaled to the enemy that the solder's M1 Rifle was empty and they could no longer fire in defense

where they were released

but with unknown provenance

who developed the Springfield "Trapdoor" breech loading system

Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver made in 1862 - Serial 80641 French Holster as the sound purportedly signaledOriginal 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, and is named internally! Action and barrel frame lock up are tight. The address marking is still 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. Unfortunately