{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-starr-arms-co-1863-single-action-44-caliber-percussion-army-revolver-matching-serial-no-51926","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Starr Arms Co. 1863 Single Action .44 Caliber Percussion Army Revolver - Matching Serial No 51926","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One Only. This is a fine Civil War revolver bearing the serial number of \u003cstrong\u003e51926,\u003c\/strong\u003e indicating production late 1864. This revolver was part of a 25,000 contract issued by the Union Army in October 1863 for delivery over 12 months beginning with serial number 23,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model featured a \"single action\" trigger meaning each shot required the hammer to be set in the cocked position manually unlike the Starr Model of 1858 that was a \"double action\" weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model of 1863 also differed in barrel length being 8\" as opposed to the 6\" issue of the Model 1858. Each revolver carried six cartridges in the chambers. Our example has the cylinder serial number 51926 on all parts of the revolver except for the cylinder, which does not bear any markings. The smooth finish on the side of the cylinder indicates that it was most likely polished, removing any markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice smooth used finish showing a large percentage of blue finish making this a very eye catching percussion civil war revolver. Maker's marks and patent dates all visible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture: 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: Very Good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood Condition: Very Good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBore Condition: Bright and shiny with strong rifling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel: 6 Inch round with sights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriggers: Single for single action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock: Walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2 LBS 13 OZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSights: Blade front sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkings include-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Serial number 38358 found the rear and front frames.\u003cbr\u003e- Serial number \u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8358\u003c\/span\u003e found the cylinder.\u003cbr\u003e- STARR ARMS, Co. NEW YORK found on left side of frame.\u003cbr\u003e- STARR PATENT JAN 16, 1856 found on right side of frame.\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 side arms 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\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","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54330687493,"sku":"ON9721","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON9721__01.jpg?v=1599410200","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-starr-arms-co-1863-single-action-44-caliber-percussion-army-revolver-matching-serial-no-51926","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}