{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-starr-arms-co-1858-double-action-44-caliber-percussion-army-revolver-serial-no-19758","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Starr Arms Co. 1858 Double Action .44 Caliber Percussion Army Revolver - Matching Serial No 19758","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: A Starr revolver (Starr DA) is a double-action revolver that was used in the western theater of the American Civil War until the U.S. Ordnance Department persuaded the Starr Arms Co. to create a single-action variant after discontinuation of the Colt. The price paid by the U.S. government for the DA army revolver was $25 (equivalent to $475 in 2014 inflation dollars).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis .44 caliber, 6\" barrel, serial number 19758. Serial number is matched on all parts of the gun, including the rear frame, barrel frame, grip, grip support, and cylinder. Example is fully functional in overall very good condition. The wood grips are solid, though refinished, and bear matched cartouche inspector stamps. No doubt this particular revolver was greatly loved by its Officer owner, as he had it nickel plated at some time preserving the revolver from deterioration by rust. Most of this finish remains, but the markings are still crisp, indicating it was plated early in its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkings include-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Serial number \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e19758\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e found on both the frame and cylinder!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e- STARR ARMS, Co. NEW YORK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e found on left side of frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e- STARR PATENT JAN 16, 1856\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e found on right side of frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture: 1862-1863\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaliber: 44 Percussion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChambers: 6 Shot revolver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal Condition: Good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood Condition: Good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBore Condition: Clear lands and groves with light corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel: 6 Inch round with sights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriggers: Single for single and double action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock: Walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2 LBS 13 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSights: V notch hammer rear sight, Blade front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally there are three models of Starr revolvers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1863 Single Action .44 Caliber Percussion Army Revolver (produced 1863-1864) [23000 produced]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1858 Double Action .36 Caliber Percussion Navy Revolver (produced 1859-1860) [3000 produced]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1858 Double Action .44 Caliber Percussion Army Revolver (produced 1862-1863) [~21454 produced]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the STARR ARMS COMPANY Revolver-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 23,000 double-action Starr revolvers were manufactured in the late 1850s and early 1860s. Of these, most were purchased by the U.S. Army. Starr revolvers, in both single-and double-action models, represented over 12 percent of the sidearms issued to Union cavalry troops. Only Colt and Remington revolvers were more frequently encountered in the hands of Northern soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the earliest American double-action revolvers, this six-shot revolver has a six-inch round barrel rifled with six grooves. Over-all length is 11 5\/8 inches, weight is two pounds 12 ounces, and the cylinder is 1 7\/8 inches long. These revolvers have a steel blade front sight dovetailed into the barrel. A V-notch cut into the hammer lip serves as a rear sight. The Starr revolver is provided with a knurled screw on the right side of the frame which, when removed, allows the barrel to tip downwards on its hinged frame so that the cylinder can be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarr revolvers were invented by Eben Townsend Starr of New York City, grandson of Nathan Starr and son of Nathan Starr, Jr., famous U. S. swordmakers and riflemakers of Middletown, Connecticut. This model is marked on the right side of its frame \"STARR'S PATENT JAN. 15, 1856.\", and on the left side, \"STARR. ARMS. Co. NEW YORK.\" The patent date refers to E. T. Starr's U. S. Patent 14,118 for a self-cocking percussion pepperbox. His U.S. Patent 30,843, December 4, 1860, was for his double-action revolver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarr firearms were made at Yonkers, Binghamton, and Morrisania, New York, from 1858 to 1867. The New York City address referred to the Starr Arms Company store and office at 267 Broadway. Starr double-action .44 caliber revolvers, with serial numbers from 1 to about 23,000, were manufactured first, and Starr single-action .44 caliber revolvers, with serial numbers from about 23,000 to about 54,000, last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40523840069,"sku":"ON9649","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON9649__11.jpg?v=1602699590","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-starr-arms-co-1858-double-action-44-caliber-percussion-army-revolver-serial-no-19758","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}