The Army Black Powder Revolvers all evolved between 1851 and 1862 from one model originally designed by Colt.

The 1860 Army Revolvers feature case hardened frames, steel backstraps and brass triggerguards.  Barresl are 8 inches in length and are .44 caliber. The 1860 Army is available with or without a fluted cylinder.  To seat black powder loads in the cylinder of the single-action army and navy revolvers, the loading lever is freed from the latch and pulled downward. This causes the ramrod to move through the frame and ram the load home.