Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver made in 1862 - Serial 46830 Mortars Situated just inside the helmet

Situated just inside the helmet shell  (following the Russian ZSh-7 example) rather than externally (as on modern US helmets)

though the plating is completely worn off

The front surface is decorated with geometrical carving

the Fw 190 was superior

The designs were intended to be very mobile and heavily armed

Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver made in 1862 - Serial 46830 Mortars Situated just inside the helmetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice . 44 caliber percussion, 6 shot round cylinder, 8" barrel Model 1860 Colt Army revolver. Gun is in very good used condition and fully functional, with a lovely patina. Action and barrel frame lock up are tight. The address marking is still mostly clear on the top of the barrel: ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW YORK U. S. AMERICA. The COLT'S PATENT marking is still partly visible on the frame.