Original U.S. Civil War Frontier Modified Colt M1860 Army .44cal Percussion Revolver made in 1862 - Serial 69164 German Mauser 98k K98 ran into financial difficulties

ran into financial difficulties

The front of the shell is painted with a 2nd Lieutenant bar with the last name THOMAS beneath it

these parts come packed in three original WW2 German wood transit chests (included)

This Fireman's Bayonet is in nice condition throughout

Original U.S. Civil War Frontier Modified Colt M1860 Army .44cal Percussion Revolver made in 1862 - Serial 69164 German Mauser 98k K98 ran into financial difficultiesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting "Frontier Modified" Model 1860 Colt Army revolver, said to have been found in Kansas. It is still in the standard . 44 caliber percussion, with a 6 shot round cylinder, however the barrel was cut down to jus over 5 1 2" long, with the front sight removed. This shorter "gunfighter length" allowed it to be more quickly drawn from the holster, especially without a front sight. The revolver was