Taylor / Pietta 1860 Army Snub Nose .44 Caliber 3" Barrel, Full Fluted Cylinder, Walnut Checkered Flattop Birdshead Grip, Case Hardened Steel Finish
The 1860 army snub nose model features a case hardened steel frame, shoulder stock frame cuts and screws, round barrel, brass loading rod included in the box, steel backstrap and triggerguard, fixed front blade sight, full fluted cylinder, and a flattop birdshead checkered walnut grip.
The 1860 Army revolver was adopted as US government ordnance because of its lighter weight, improved balance, and superior ballistics. This 6-shot percussion revolver became very popular with mounted troops and went on to be the issued sidearm for the US Army for many years. The 1860 army snub nose model features a case hardened steel frame, shoulder stock frame cuts and screws, round barrel, brass loading rod included in the box, steel backstrap and triggerguard, fixed front blade sight, full fluted cylinder, and a flattop birdshead checkered walnut grip. A conversion cylinder is available for this model that is a drop-in conversion to smokeless ammunition.
Specifications:
- 1860 Army Snubnose Flattop Birdshead Checkered Full Fluted
- Action Type: Single Action
- Caliber: .44 Caliber
- Barrel Length (In): 3"
- Capacity: 6
- Finish: Case Hardened
- Backstrap Finish: Blued Steel
- Barrel Bore Diameter: 0.446"
- Barrel Contour: Round
- Barrel Finish: Blued Steel
- Barrel Grooves: 7
- Barrel Twist & Rotation: Lh 1x30"
- Cylinder Bore Min/Max: 0.445"/0.447"
- Cylinder Finish: Blued Steel Full Fluted
- Embellishments/Extras: Brass Loading Rod Included
- Frame Finish: Casehardened Steel
- Front Sight: Fixed Brass Blade
- Grip Finish: Walnut Checkered
- Grip Shape: Flattop Birdshead
- Ignition Type: Percussion
- Overall Length (In): 8.7"
- Percussion Cap Type: #10 Or #11
- Rear Sight: Rear Sight Notch On Hammer
- Recommended Bullet/Shot: 0.454" Round Ball
- Recommended Conversion Cylinder Model: Cnv/1131, Cnv/1132
- Recommended Powder Load: 12-35 Grains Of Fffg Blackpowder
- Taylor Tuning Option: Taylor Tuning Not Available
- Trigger Type & Pull: Single Trigger
- Triggerguard Finish: Blued Steel
- Weight (Lb): 2.2
Imported By Taylor And Company
Manufactured By: Pietta In Italy
