1860 or 61?

[Rube Burrows]

Is this soldier holding a 1860 or 61 Colt? 

What else can be said about him as far as what type of possible unit etc?

[Niederlander]

I'm certainly no expert, but I would say the one on the table looks to be a '60 or '61.  The one in his hand would look to be more of a '62 Police from the size and the proportions.  I'm sure there will be people on here who will know for sure.

[Delmonico]

Kind of my thought also.

[Rube Burrows]

Ok....I looked at a few 62s online and I guess it could be. I didnt think that at first because I didnt see the notches or fluting on the cylinder.

[Capt. JEB Forrest]

The way his hand covers the grip I would guess it is the "Navy" grip as opposed the the larger "Army" grip.

If held the same way, my hand covers the '51 grip but not my '60's grips.

[Rube Burrows]

Union man?

[Wild Billy Potts]

Very much a union man, and don't let the pistols or jacket fool ya, he could be from any branch from several different states. I've seen this photo a lot, and used to know about it. In this instance I think he is actually a cavalryman.