Starr Model 1858 DA Army Revolver (Belgian Cartridge Conversion)
Guns International #: 100477093 Seller's Inventory #: 25800
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Military Revolvers - Non-US
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #6375H, 6” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a very interesting revolver that was converted to centerfire cartridge in Belgium (post 1893 Liege ELG proof on the cylinder with further Belgian proofs on the frame and barrel). The caliber is a little bit of a mystery. There is one dummy round included that was made up for the gun as a model. The metal retains 80-85% of an excellent rust blue finish applied during the conversion that has silvered along the edges and there are some areas of mild pinprick pitting as well on the sides of the frame at the grip juncture and ahead of the cylinder. Traces of straw color remain on the hammer and trigger and the walnut grip, which has no visible U.S. cartouche, has some minor handling marks and small blemishes in the military oil finish. The conversion plate on the frame matches the blue precisely and a small assembly number has been stamped onto the inner frame surface and cylinder (“19”). The mechanism is functional but is choppy as is not unusual for this model. This is a very interesting and unusual foreign cartridge conversion of a Civil War era Starr revolver and would make a great addition to a collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Starr
Model: 1858
Caliber Info: .44 Cal
Gauge Info: .44 Cal