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US Army Model 1860 Colt revolver
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| Description | United States Army Model 1860 Colt .44 caliber six-shot revolver, round cylinder model. This revolver was used during the Civil War by Colonel James H. Simpson, who served with the Army Topographical Bureau and the Army Corps of Engineers. The revolver has a round barrel, brass trigger guard and grip straps, walnut grips, and a rebated cylinder wheel-engraved with a Texas Navy scene. Manufactured by ColtÂ’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in Hartford, Connecticut and used during the Civil War. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 34.4 centimeters length overall 20.4 centimeters length barrel .44 caliber |
| Nomenclature | Revolver (firearm) |
| Creation | Made by: ColtÂ’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company Issued by: United States Army, Topographical Bureau & Army Corps of Engineers Made in United States |
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Owned/used by: Simpson, General James Hervey Made in United States Used in Civil War Used in United States Minnesota, United States Firearms. Armament. Tools & Equipment. Firearms Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Creation: Approximately 1863 Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 |
| Credit Line | Minnesota Historical Society Collections |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 6631.2.1 |