![]() The 11th New York were assigned to the headquarters of the Army of Potomac. They include - serial number range 15,000 - 23,000 No capping groove in frame stamped "O" above or below the serial number on barrel, frame, triggerguard and backstrap "44 Cal" stamped on left rear triggerguard and no military inspectors marks. Refer to page 318 in "The Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver" by Charles W. They do have some unique characteristics that enable them to be identified. Since these pistols were purchased on the open market, they did not pass through the Government inspection process. In February Captain Silas Crispin was contacted with a proposal to sell 1000 Colt 1860 Armies with shoulder stocks. The Military entered into contracts with Colt for 1860 Armies, yet ordinance officers looked of open market opportunities to purchase weapons. With the mobilization at the beginning of the war, the military sometimes purchased weapons on the open market. Eventually it was discovered that the 4th screw could be omitted and it was. As first produced it had an additional screw on each side of the frame which would help when the shoulder stock was attached. Starting production in 1860 it became the standard pistol for the US Army. It resulted from requests to reduce the weight of the Colt Dragoon. The Colt 1860 Army was the most common cavalry pistol used in the war.
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