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1860 Army Cap & Ball Revolver
The favorite side-arm of cavalry, infantry and artillery troops in the Civil War, the 1860 is a classic piece of American gun history, and a must-have for any Civil War buff or memorabilia collector! Get yours today!
This authentic replica has all the handling characteristics of the original, with fully functional lock and loading mechanisms. With this finely crafted reproduction of a legendary firearm, you truly get everything but the "bang", at a fraction of the cost of an "original"!
This authentic replica has all the handling characteristics of the original, with fully functional lock and loading mechanisms. With this finely crafted reproduction of a legendary firearm, you truly get everything but the "bang", at a fraction of the cost of an "original"!
First carried by Union Troops, the 1860 Army model was copied by Southern Armorers for use by Confederate troops!
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Swords
SNA16 C.S.A. Infantry Officer's Sword
Pistols
Pistol Information
• Finishes: Antiqued Grey or Black Barrel & Cylinder/Brass Trim/Wood Grips
• Size: 7-3/4" barrel, 14-5/8" overall length • .44 caliber
• Finishes: Antiqued Grey or Black Barrel & Cylinder/Brass Trim/Wood Grips
• Size: 7-3/4" barrel, 14-5/8" overall length • .44 caliber
Civil War Holsters
Sturdy black leather, left & right hip draws, fit our replicas and many other similar revolvers.
Sturdy black leather, left & right hip draws, fit our replicas and many other similar revolvers.
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$92.95 / $93.95
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Most-Used Sidearm in the Civil War!
#22-1007G - Antiqued Gray//Wood Grip
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Black/Brass
HISTORY: Although the M-1860 used the same frame as the famed 1851 Navy revolver, it had an altered cylinder that accepted the Union Army's paper and linen cartridges consisting of round or conical lead balls, a 30-grain charge of black powder, and a percussion "cap" of fulminate of mercury, which exploded upon impact--hence the term "percussion" revolver. The paper or linen "wrapping" around the load was burned away by the detonation of the cap. The M-1860 was accurate up to about 100 yards, and with its 6-shot revolving cylinder, was used to deadly effect during the War Between the States. The military model had screw lugs on the side of the frame for mounting a detachable shoulder stock (see pictures below).
The Union Army purchased around 130,000 of these revolvers, and the ever-resourceful Southern armorers were quick to copy the design and produce the weapon for Confederate troops--which is how the M-1860 came to be the most-used sidearm by BOTH sides in the conflict.
The Union Army purchased around 130,000 of these revolvers, and the ever-resourceful Southern armorers were quick to copy the design and produce the weapon for Confederate troops--which is how the M-1860 came to be the most-used sidearm by BOTH sides in the conflict.
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#22-1007L - Black with Brass/Wood Grip
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Working single action - shown with pistol cocked to fire. At half cock, the cylinder will turn freely. The under-barrel loading lever also works! Click the photo for a larger image.