Colt 1860 Army Pistol (New)

[DougBork]

I just purchased a new in the box Colt 1860 Army pistol. There is no manual. Does anyone know where I could get a copy of the manual that should have been in the box? How about someone that has one? Could I get a photo copy?
I'd gladly pay for the trouble.

 

[Pittsburghunter]

Let's see how long it takes to move this post. Mr Bork this belongs on the pistol thread even though the gun is tecnically a percussion gun. :thumbsup:

Welcome to the forum!!

 

[jim gray]

Most manufacturers will send you a manual. I would start by contacting the company that produced the gun. If you don't know who the manufacturer there are many members who can help you determine who made your gun.

 

Your model is either a Pietta (marked on the side of the barrel) or an Uberti (marked under the loading lever). If you found out, go to www.taylorsfirearms.com or www.vtigunparts.com

If they don't have the manual, try a search for Pietta or Uberti on the web.

But, to be honest, these "user manuals" are quiet useless. I have an Uberti Colt-style 1851 Navy that came with the "users manual". Forget the manual! Go to your library and get the book "Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West" by R. Chicoine. Here you have real information including explosion-drawings and part-nomenclatures.

 

[WV_Hillbilly]

Your model is either a Pietta (marked on the side of the barrel) or an Uberti (marked under the loading lever).

It is true that the gun might be either of those manufacturer's products... You might have an A.S.M. (Armi San Marco) manufactured gun. You may even have one of the actual COLT contracted guns that were made by the Italians, but are considered to be "genuine Colt guns" and are valued much higher than the other brands.

If you can, try to get some more information off of the barrel ,usually in plain sight--BUT sometimes you have to lower the loading lever and the info is stamped on the bottom of the barrel instead.

It is correct though that most "factory manuals" that came with these guns offer very little technical info. I suspect that they figure the buyer is already aware of the loading/firing/cleaning procedures involved with the cap-n-ball revolver.

There are a variety of sources for more technical information, but once you understand the basics, it's pretty easy... (at least I have always thought so). I grew up watching too many "westerns" I guess... The Lyman Black Powder Handbook isn't the best, but it will get you started.

"The door is always open".

ALWAYS use a BIG enough gun, or use TWO smaller ones...
WV_Hillbilly

PS I just noticed I got "promoted to .45 caliber" with my 500th post.