SOLD 1860 Army 44 , 1861 civilian .36

[awc]

Foresale Colt Signature Series Pistols.
New in box , unturned.
1860 has fluted cylinder and gold trigger guard, Sam Colt signature on back strap
1861 civilian model standard finish
Both pistols come with original boxes an paperwork
$500.00 each plus shipping charges
Pm if interested
These pistol are in mint condition

 

[Robby]

Is the only difference between the civilian and army the fluted cylinder?
Robby

 

[James Dietz]

This is a deal all day long! I am looking for a Colt signature series 3rd model Dragoon to complete my brace! I wish you had one!

 

[awc]

BasicallyIf you look at the pics you can see the differences.

 

[davidmc62]

Is the only difference between the civilian and army the fluted cylinder?
Robby

If I recall the difference between the 1860 army "civilian" and "military" models was the number of screws in sides of the frame and the recoil shield. The civilian had three screws showing in the frame side and the recoil shield was not cut to accept a shoulder stock. The military was 4 screws and recoil shield had that wedge shape cut in the lower area to accept and hold the shoulder stock. The fluted cylinder was one of the earlier models produced by Colt by special order of Ben McCulloch (early Texas Ranger). Collectors call them McCulloch model Colts. Ben McCulloch order from Colt I think 2000 of the fluted cylinder variety to arm Texas troops in 1861. Only about 1000 of them made it to Texas and the Confederacy. Colt wasn't too particular who he sold to early in the war.

 

[Henry Miles]

I'll take the 1860. PM sent

 

[Henry Miles]

1861 Colt's are 36cal. 1860's are 44cal

 

[awc]

1860 Sold pending funds