Also note how the cylinder has two different diameters -- a narrower width at the rear and a wider width towards the muzzle. That was Sam Colt's solution to downsizing his big-bore dragoon pistols onto the smaller grip frame that the Navys made so popular way back when.
.36 cal colts (as a rule, there may be exceptions) don't have that two-step cylinder, as it isn't necessary. Given we can see that step on the screencap, and just guestimating looking at the bore, I'd say we're pretty safe saying that's a .44. The barrel is most definately an 1860, and um... given as how there doesn't seem to be a front sight :confused I'd say it's pretty safe it was a cut down 1860 army model.
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After lightening up that screen cap and looking at the cylinder and round chambers, I belive they used a 36 Cal. 1860 3" snub nosed Colt. Very little modification required from the photos I found on the net.
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Actually the gun you pictured did not leave Colt's factory as shown. It would have been cut-down to that size and used as a hide-out weapon by the owner. Also, the 1860 Army was made in .44 caliber. The 1861 Navy was made in .36 caliber. Both have a similar frame and barrel, the real difference being the size of the grip frame, the Army being longer. If you look real close at the screen-cap, you will notice that one of the frame screws is sticking out from the side of the frame. This was used to mount a shoulder stock to the pistol, effectively turning it into a carbine. This feature was offered on both the 1860 Army and the 1861 Navy models.
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