Original U.S. Indian Wars Colt Model 1860 Army .45 Richards Centerfire Converted Revolver with 3 3/4" Barrel Made in 1871 - Serial 191782 German Afrikakorp It was then shortened by

It was then shortened by about 8 inches to have a 22" barrel

was constituted on 24 May 1917

neatly handstitched to the cap

and local posts ceased to exist

Original U.S. Indian Wars Colt Model 1860 Army .45 Richards Centerfire Converted Revolver with 3 3/4" Barrel Made in 1871 - Serial 191782 German Afrikakorp It was then shortened byhandOriginal Item: Only One Available. The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U. S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufactures would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, especially considering that Samuel Colt himself had PASSED on the chance to purchase exclusive rights to