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 steel fluted model features a steel case hardened frame, shoulder stock frame cuts and screws, round 5 ½ inch barrel, fixed front blade sight, ratchet style loading lever, cylinder with half fluting, brass backstrap and brass trigger guard, and a Navy sized walnut grip. 

Manufacturer: Pietta 
Weight: 2.42 pounds 
Action Type: Single Action 
Caliber: 36 
Barrel Contour: Round 
Barrel Length: 5.5" 
Overall Length: 11.10" 
Barrel Twist & Rotation: LH 1x30" 
Barrel Grooves: 7 
Capacity: 6 
Trigger Type: Single trigger