{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-starr-arms-m1858-44-double-action-army-percussion-revolver-serial-4931","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Starr Arms M1858 .44 Double Action Army Percussion Revolver - Serial 4931","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One Only. This is an excellent condition Civil War Star Arms Model 1858 Double Action Army Percussion revolver bearing the serial number of \u003cstrong\u003e4931,\u003c\/strong\u003e indicating production in mid 1862. This revolver was part of a production run of around 21,500 revolvers, delivered to the U.S. Army 1862-1863. After this, starting at serial number 23,000, they moved to the requested Single Action Model of 1863, which cost HALF of what the earlier model did. This model also replaced the 6 inch barrel with a longer 8 inch barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the variations of the Starr Revolver carried six cartridges in the chambers. Our example has the serial number \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4931\u003c\/strong\u003e on the trigger guard under the grip, the rear grip support, the barrel frame, the cylinder, the end of the grip, and even on the frame under the hammer. We would definitely consider this an \"ALL MATCHING\" revolver, and it's a great one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Markings include-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSTARR ARMS, Co. NEW YORK\u003c\/strong\u003e found on left side of frame.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSTARR PATENT JAN 16, 1856\u003c\/strong\u003e found on right side of frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish on this Starr is probably the best that we have ever had, with lots of the original blued finish still present on the frame. This is almost a \"fire blued\" look and is very attractive. The rest of the revolver has a nice worn patina, with a few specks of blue in many areas. The screw on the back of the cylinder and retaining the mainspring have almost all of their original blue. The grip is in great shape, and even has a fully intact inspection cartouche!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel still has the correct \"blade\" front sight, which is still intact with light wear. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a partly bright finish, speckled with oxidized areas. The revolver does function, though as with any revolver of this age and type, it can be finicky. The front trigger needs slight adjustment, as it does not move back quite far enough to hit the rear \"trigger\" and dry fire. Otherwise it functions great. The cylinder interior is a bit oxidized, but 5 of 6 original nipples are quite clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to add to your collection and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore on the Starr Percussion Revolver:\u003c\/strong\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 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1862\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .44cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 6 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAction: Double Action Only\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 6 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). 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