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ANTIQUE Starr M1858 Army Conversion Revolver
Guns International #: 101498109 Seller's Inventory #: 6026
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
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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:
ANTIQUE Starr M1858 Army Conversion Revolver
Modified w Longer Barrel & Cartridge Cylinder
Here we present an antique Starr Arms Company Model 1858 Double Action Army Revolver, made circa 1858 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.
This Starr Double Action Army has been smithed to convert this revolver from percussion to cartridge. The barrel has been swapped for a longer barrel from the Model 1863 Single Action version, a clever upgrade. It is marked “STARR. ARMS. Co. NEW. YORK.” on the left side of the frame. The right is marked “STARR’S PATENT JAN. 15. 1856”. The walnut grip has a faint inspector cartouche on the right side. Small, single letter inspection marks are also seen throughout.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces are covered in a dark, smooth patina. The markings are clear and legible. The bore is clear. The grips are good. The action is intermittent.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 8 inches.
Caliber: .45
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2000
#6026
SOLD
Antique: Yes