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 steel frame, shoulder stock frame cuts and screws, round barrel, brass loading rod included in the box, steel backstrap and trigger guard, and a flattop Birdshead checkered walnut grip. The .36 version includes a fixed blade front sight and half fluted cylinder.
Manufacturer: Pietta
Weight: 2.2 pounds
Action Type: Single Action
Caliber: 36
Barrel Contour: Round
Barrel Length: 3"
Overall Length: 8.7"
Barrel Twist & Rotation: LH 1x30"
Barrel Grooves: 7
Capacity: 6
Trigger Type: Single Trigger
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