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Civil War Era Starr Model 1858 Army Revolver Converted to .45 Colt in Belgium
Guns International #: 103588783 Seller's Inventory #: 52933
Category: Starr Arms - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1308
Total Number of Listings: 26207
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
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 #14955, .45 Colt, 6" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has a few faint traces of mild freckling within the grooves. This was originally a Civil War era six-shot percussion revolver that was converted to a five-shot cartridge revolver chambered in .45 Colt via the fitting of a new hardened steel cylinder and barrel, a fixed cylinder pin attached to the frame at the rear, and a long firing pin added to the hammer. The frame retains its original Starr markings, but Belgian proofs have also been applied to the barrel, cylinder, and frame. The metal retains 80-85% of an old, added rust blue finish, no doubt applied as part of the conversion as the blue on the frame matches that on the barrel and cylinder perfectly. There is silvering and gray fading present at the muzzle and along some of the high edges and projections, as well as light turn-rings on the cylinder. Matching numbers are present on the barrel assembly and on the frame under the grip. The walnut grip is in fine shape, with only very minor handling marks and small blemishes scattered about the otherwise excellent original oil finish. The action is fully functional and locks up firmly. A number of Civil War era Starr revolvers were rebuilt as .45 Colt cartridge guns sometime around the turn of the last century (the "{Crown} / E / LG" proof was adopted in 1893) and they are sometimes found on the US market in varying degrees of condition. This example is in fine-near excellent condition, and would make a great addition to any collection. Antique;
SOLD
Antique: Yes