Civil War-era Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver, serial #7492, .44 Caliber, 7 1/2" barrel with a very good bore that has light pitting within the grooves. This is an 1861-made revolver that has matching numbers on the frame, barrel, gripstraps, and wedge. No visible number is present on either the cylinder, or arbor. The metal has an overall dull blue-black and brown patina throughout, with numerous scattered handling and small impact marks. Some old, added blue is still present on the cylinder and recoil shield. The brass trigger guard has old buffing marks along the exposed metal, as well as a dull yellow-ochre patina, while the backstrap is smooth pewter gray, with some added blue at the top end. The one-piece walnut grip is in good plus condition, with handling marks and small bruises throughout. There are some additional small chips around the butt, and a partial cartouche on the right side. The lock-up is tight and the action is functional, but the sear is worn and slips when the hammer is fully pulled back.
The revolver is accompanied by an Indian Wars-era belt and holster. The dark brown bridle leather has flaked over about 50-60% of the surface area, and comes complete with rectangular US Eagle belt plate, cap box, and 11 US Infantry uniform buttons added to the buckle and tag ends of the belt. All of these items are housed in a period wooden travel chest with brass tack designs and US Army eagle buttons on the leather covering. The chest measures 18" x 10 1/4" x 6 1/4" and has a multi-colored cloth lining, with an old New Hampshire newspaper lining the floor. The chest has a lockable brass hasp. A nice grouping of Army service mementos from the mid-19th century.
