{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-starr-arms-m1858-44-double-action-army-percussion-revolver-serial-6575","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Starr Arms M1858 .44 Double Action Army Percussion Revolver - Serial 6575","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One Only. This is a fine Civil War Star Arms Model 1858 Double Action Army Percussion revolver bearing the serial number of \u003cstrong\u003e6575,\u003c\/strong\u003e indicating production in early 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\u003e6575\u003c\/strong\u003e on the trigger guard under the grip, the rear grip support, the barrel frame, and even on the frame under the hammer. We would consider this an \"ALL MATCHING\" revolver that had the markings wear off the cylinder. \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\u003eNice smooth used finish showing some areas of light pitting and oxidation. This has the look of a nice service-used revolver, one that was \"actaully there.\" It also has a nice \"blade\" front sight, which is still intact. Bore shows strong Rifling with areas of oxidation. The revolver does function, though as with any revolver of this age and type, it can be finicky. The hand tension spring is weak, so the revolver only cycles properly when tilted downward.\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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