The 1860 army snub nose model features a case hardened steel frame, shoulder stock frame cuts and screws, round barrel, brass loading rod included in the box, steel backstrap and triggerguard, and a flattop birdshead checkered walnut grip. The .36 version includes a dovetailed front sight and half fluted cylinder, while the .44 version includes a fixed front blade sight and a rebated half fluted cylinder.
The 1860 Army revolver was adopted as US government ordnance because of its lighter weight, improved balance, and superior ballistics. This 6-shot percussion revolver became very popular with mounted troops and went on to be the issued sidearm for the US Army for many years. The 1860 army snub nose model features a case hardened steel frame, shoulder stock frame cuts and screws, round barrel, brass loading rod included in the box, steel backstrap and triggerguard, and a flattop birdshead checkered walnut grip. The .36 version includes a dovetailed front sight and half fluted cylinder, while the .44 version includes a fixed front blade sight and a rebated half fluted cylinder. A conversion cylinder is available for this model that is a drop-in conversion to smokeless ammunition
MANUFACTURER | Pietta |
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NEW ARRIVAL PRODUCT | No |
UPC | 83966500595 |
ACTION TYPE | Single action |
BACKSTRAP FINISH | Blued steel |
BARREL BORE DIAMETER | 0.446" |
BARREL CONTOUR | Round |
BARREL FINISH | Blued steel |
BARREL GROOVES | 7 |
BARREL LENGTH (IN) | 3" |
BARREL TWIST & ROTATION | LH 1x30" |
CALIBER | .44 |
CAPACITY | 6 |
CYLINDER BORE MIN/MAX | 0.445"/0.447" |
CYLINDER FINISH | Blued steel, rebated half fluted |
EMBELLISHMENTS/EXTRAS | Brass loading rod included |
FRAME FINISH | Casehardened steel |
FRONT SIGHT | Fixed brass blade |
GRIP FINISH | Walnut checkered |
GRIP SHAPE | Flattop birdshead |
IGNITION TYPE | Percussion |
OVERALL LENGTH (IN) | 8.7" |
PERCUSSION CAP TYPE | #10 or #11 |
REAR SIGHT | Rear Sight Notch On Hammer |
RECOMMENDED BULLET/SHOT | 0.454" Round Ball |
RECOMMENDED CONVERSION CYLINDER MODEL | CNV/1131, CNV/1132 |
RECOMMENDED POWDER LOAD | 12-35 grains of FFFG blackpowder |
TAYLOR TUNING OPTION | Taylor tuning not available |
TRIGGER TYPE & PULL | Single trigger |
TRIGGERGUARD FINISH | Blued steel |