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, steel backstrap and brass trigger guard, and an Army size walnut grip. 

Manufacturer: Pietta 
Weight: 2.2 pounds 
Action Type: Single Action 
Caliber: 44 
Barrel Contour: Round 
Barrel Length: 3" 
Overall Length: 8.7" 
Barrel Twist & Rotation: LH 1x30" 
Barrel Grooves: 7 
Capacity: 6 
Trigger Type: Single Trigger