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CIVIL WAR Antique STARR Model 1858 ARMY Revolver
Guns International #: 101268535 Seller's Inventory #: 7123
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Starr Arms
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique STARR Model 1858 ARMY Revolver
Army Double Action Revolver
Here we present an antique Starr Arms Company Model 1858 Double Action Army Revolver, made circa 1860 in New York. Though not nearly as many of these were made as the Colt 1860s or Remington 1858s, the Starr represents probably the third-most issued revolver during the American Civil War. It would have been used most widely by cavalrymen. It differed tremendously from the other revolvers in its class by being double actioned. The large, curved trigger cocked the hammer and revolved the cylinder, and, at the end of travel, tripped the trigger at the back of the trigger guard, firing the revolver.
Ironically, despite being ahead of its time, the Starr Model 1858 Double Action Revolver was sidelined when the U.S. government asked for a revised single action version for the troops, which culminated in the Starr Model 1863 Single Action Revolver. Eben T. Starr, the inventor, was also responsible for the Starr Cavalry Carbine, which was also purchased by the Union during the war.
The left side of the frame is marked “STARR ARMS CO. NEW YORK”. The right side of the frame is marked “STARR’S PATENT JAN. 15. 1856”. Single letter inspector’s marks may be observed throughout. The left side of the grip bears an inspector’s cartouche that begins with a “J” while the one on the right is clear and contains the initials “RKW”. There are also 3 large notches cut into the right side of the grip.
The overall condition is very good. Strong traces of the original blue finish remain with a gray patina making up the balance. The markings are clear and legible. The serial numbers match. The walnut grips are in good shape with someone obviously having the revolver like a hammer at some point. The bore is clear and bright with strong rifling. The action on this revolver is strong, however, the trigger return spring is not currently resetting the trigger so this must be done manually.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 6 inches.
Caliber: .44 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1625
#7123
SOLD
Antique: Yes