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STARR ARMS SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 U.S CIVIL WAR
Guns International #: 101053037 Seller's Inventory #: STARR-ARM SA ARMY#30379
Category: Antique Revolvers - Percussion - Starr Arms
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Antique Weapons
Member Since: 2/8/11
State: Oregon
Country: United States
Phone: (541) 267-7011
Fax: (541) 267-7011
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 399
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: U.S.P.S M.O. or Bank Cashiers Chk. Personal Check with hold
Description:
Starr Arms M-1863 Percussion “Army” Revolver was designed as a simplified and more robust version of their M-1858 Double Action Revolver. The simplified action was also intended to be less expensive to produce, and thus more cost effective, for the US Government to purchase. Like the earlier M-1858 Army, the gun was a six shot, .44 caliber percussion revolver. However the M-1863 utilized a single action lock work, instead of the delicate and complicated double action lock of the M-1858. The M-1863 also had a longer barrel, measuring 8” in length. This was an increase of 2” over the earlier M-1858. The production of the M-1863 started at about serial number 23000, starting at the end of the production run of the earlier M-1858 Double Action revolver. Some 32,000 of the “improved Army” revolvers were produced between the end of 1863 and the end of 1865. In September of 1863 Starr received a contract to deliver 25,000 of their Improved Army Revolvers at the rate of $12.00 each. The contract specified that 1,000 guns were to be delivered during the month of October (1863), with additional deliveries of 2,000 guns per month over the next twelve months until the contract was fulfilled. Starr delivered 1,000 of the Single Action M-1863 revolvers in December of 1863 and a total of 24,002 over the 12 months of 1864. During the war the M-1863 Starr was issued to a number of US cavalry regiments, including the 1st Colorado Cavalry, the 6th & 7th Michigan Cavalry and the 11th New York Cavalry, just to name a few. This revolver Serial #30379 is all matching numbers. Has traces of cartouches on both right and left side of grip. Grip is solid with a few handling dents and scratches. Has an very good bore and all nipples are intact. Action is strong and indexes properly. Metal is all grey/brown patina with scattered oxidation staining . Has inspector marks,"C","W,"and "R" in several places. Buyer pays $25.00 shipping to lower 48 states. International shipping is $90.00 to most locations ,plus a $20.00 bank wire fee. I accept USPS Money Orders or Bank Cashier's Check. Credit card add 3%. Will accept Personal Check, with shipping hold. Layaway available. Three day non-firing, non-disassembly inspection period. If returned,for any reason, full refund less shipping. ANTIQUE
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: STARR ARMS CO.
Model: 1863 SINGLE ACTION ARMY
Serial Number: SERIAL #30379
Caliber Info: .44 percussion
Bore: 8 inch
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: none
Condition: very good
Metal Condition: very good
Wood Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: VERY GOOD
Barrels: one
Barrel Type: round
Action: single action
Triggers: one
Stock: walnut
Finish: grey/brown patina
Sights: barrel
Manufacture Date: 1863-64