The Colt Model 1860 Army was the primary handgun of the Union Army during the Civil War. Over 125,000 were delivered before the famous fire at the Colt factory in February 1864. This one was manufactured in 1863 under contract with the U.S. Ordnance Department with a German silver blade front sight, the "NEW-YORK" address, standard patent markings and cylinder scene, hammer notch rear sight, three-screw frame and back strap cut for a shoulder stock, cartouches on each side of the grip, and matching serial numbers.