Here we have a Colt Army percussion revolver in .44 calibre replica by Denix.
This replica was widely used in the American Civil War and it continued in service with the US Army after the war and in particular the US Cavalry on the Indian plains. During the Civil War and afterwards with the US Army there was not a standardisation of weapons and various pistols would be used within the same unit.
The 1860 Colt Army revolver has been seen in many films and used by actors including Clint Eastwood in "the outlaw Josey Wales" in the film Josey Wales is armed with a 1860 Colt Army and two Colt Dragoon revolvers.
This Army Colt Model 1860 revolver replica features:
- This is a metal replica of the 0.44 cal Colt M1860 Army revolver with wood grips.
- This replica has a brass and black metal frame with wood grips.
- Working single action, the hammer can cocked (two positions) which also moves the chamber round.
- Trigger can be pulled which fires the hammer.
- The arm below the barrel moves and slides the ram bar into the chamber which on the original pistol would ram the powder into the chamber.
As this firearm has a mechanism and appearance of before 1870 it can be sold to any persons over the age of 18 years upon receipt of valid ID. We will require verification of your age via a photo or scan of ID showing your name and age before the dispatch your order.
