Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this black powder revolver for auction; this is the Colt 3rd Generation Signature Series 1860 Army.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 3rd Generation Signature Series 1860 Army
Serial: 217497
Caliber: .44 Cal.
Finish: Deep Blue Barrel & Cylinder, Color Case Hardened Frame, Rammer & Hammer with Brass Trigger Guard & Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 8" Round
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips
Action: Single-Action Black Powder
Markings: Standard / The cylinder is rollmarked with William Ormsby's engraving of the Texas Navy's victorious May 16, 1843, Battle of Campeche. The back strap is marked with Sam Colt's signature.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt 3rd Generation Signature Series 1860 Army is a modern, commemorative reproduction of one of the most iconic percussion revolvers of the American Civil War era, combining historically faithful styling with contemporary manufacturing precision and collector-focused presentation. Produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company as part of its Third Generation black powder revolver line, this version of the 1860 Army was introduced primarily for collectors and historical shooting enthusiasts who wanted an authentic-feeling cap-and-ball revolver built with modern steel quality and tighter manufacturing tolerances than original 19th-century production. The original 1860 Army revolver, designed by Colt under Samuel Colt’s direction, was one of the most widely used sidearms of the Civil War, chambered in .44 caliber and known for its streamlined “creeping” loading lever and a distinctive, rounded frame derived from the earlier 1851 Navy design. The Signature Series reproduction preserves these classic characteristics, including the round barrel profile, a brass or steel trigger guard depending on the variant, walnut grip panels, and the traditional percussion ignition system that requires individual loading of powder, ball, and percussion caps into the cylinder chambers. The revolver typically features a six-shot cylinder and fixed sights, with blued steel finishes and case-hardened frame treatments that closely replicate the look of period firearms while benefiting from modern metallurgy for improved strength and consistency.
Model: 3rd Generation Signature Series 1860 Army
Serial: 217497
Caliber: .44 Cal.
Finish: Deep Blue Barrel & Cylinder, Color Case Hardened Frame, Rammer & Hammer with Brass Trigger Guard & Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 8" Round
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips
Action: Single-Action Black Powder
Markings: Standard / The cylinder is rollmarked with William Ormsby's engraving of the Texas Navy's victorious May 16, 1843, Battle of Campeche. The back strap is marked with Sam Colt's signature.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt 3rd Generation Signature Series 1860 Army is a modern, commemorative reproduction of one of the most iconic percussion revolvers of the American Civil War era, combining historically faithful styling with contemporary manufacturing precision and collector-focused presentation. Produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company as part of its Third Generation black powder revolver line, this version of the 1860 Army was introduced primarily for collectors and historical shooting enthusiasts who wanted an authentic-feeling cap-and-ball revolver built with modern steel quality and tighter manufacturing tolerances than original 19th-century production. The original 1860 Army revolver, designed by Colt under Samuel Colt’s direction, was one of the most widely used sidearms of the Civil War, chambered in .44 caliber and known for its streamlined “creeping” loading lever and a distinctive, rounded frame derived from the earlier 1851 Navy design. The Signature Series reproduction preserves these classic characteristics, including the round barrel profile, a brass or steel trigger guard depending on the variant, walnut grip panels, and the traditional percussion ignition system that requires individual loading of powder, ball, and percussion caps into the cylinder chambers. The revolver typically features a six-shot cylinder and fixed sights, with blued steel finishes and case-hardened frame treatments that closely replicate the look of period firearms while benefiting from modern metallurgy for improved strength and consistency.
As part of the Signature Series, these revolvers often include rollmarked signatures or commemorative markings that distinguish them from standard production black powder models, increasing their appeal among collectors. In practical shooting use, the 1860 Army Signature Series offers a historically immersive experience, with the slow, deliberate loading process and smoky black-powder discharge recreating the feel of mid-19th-century firearm operation. Accuracy is generally good for a percussion revolver, and recoil is manageable due to the weight of the steel frame and .44 caliber ballistics. While not intended as a defensive firearm in modern contexts, it is widely used in cowboy action shooting, historical reenactment, and traditional black powder target shooting. Today, the Colt 3rd Generation Signature Series 1860 Army is regarded as a highly desirable collector’s reproduction, valued for its historical authenticity, craftsmanship, and faithful representation of one of the most important revolvers in American firearms history.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the original serialized shipping box and the Colt box pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1174623683 |
BidPrice: |
864.99 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-17 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
0 |
