Navy Colt question

[Helm]

I have a replica Navy Colt I was using to get the colours right on my version of Ken's ACW Guerrilla bust, but I am not sure on a couple of points I am assuming the screw in the middle of the butt is incorrect as it doesn't appear on any pic I can see, but there seems to be a lot of difference in the brass parts some look like the replica others have a lot less in the way of brass were there several types ? and if so which would be correct for a Confederate of that period at a pinch a Union would also go as it could easily be the sort of thing that would be looted etc. Any help appreciated
Steve

 

[1969]

That is a 1860 Army Colt you have pictured above mate.
The original 1860 Colts were manufactured from steel frames, not brass, I would go for an all steel finish for ACW for either CSA or Union.

Steve

 

[Helm]

Cheers Steve I was told it was a Navy Colt Thanks for the info mate much appreciated

Steve

 

[1969]

To be fair they are very similar mate.
Here is a good example for painting reference.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Helm]

Ta mate

Steve

 

[billyturnip]

I bet the navy one was better.

 

[Helm]

I blame Ken for not giving him a rifle

Steve

 

[1969]

I bet the navy one was better.

Colt navy had 1/2" shorter barrel and smaller calibre.

Steve you could do it as either Navy or Army version, the Navy version had brass trigger guard and back strap.

Steve

 

[billyturnip]

I was expecting the other Steve to jump in first with a witticism.... shouldn't be too long though.

 

[1969]

Yeah must have caught him napping

 

[Helm]

Like you said Steve it was smaller all round typical Navy

Steve

 

[billyturnip]

Didn't think I'd have to wait long.

 

[Helm]

Sorry it took so long I was repainting some pistols

Steve