{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-starr-arms-m1858-44-double-action-army-percussion-revolver-serial-8161","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Starr Arms M1858 .44 Double Action Army Percussion Revolver - Serial 8161","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\u003e8161\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating production in mid-late 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\u003e8161\u003c\/strong\u003e on the trigger guard under the grip, the rear grip support, the barrel frame, the end of the grip, and even on the frame under the hammer. The cylinder is unfortunately worn, so all we can see is a very faint \"81 1\" marking, but we do not doubt that it is matching.\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'S PATENT JAN 16. 1856.\u003c\/strong\u003e found on right side of frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish on this Starr is now worn to a dull gray patina, with some areas of peppering and light pitting. It does not show any signs of having been refinished. The grip is in good service worn condition, with a very nice color. It still has a \"ghost\" of the original inspection cartouche on the right side. The barrel still ;has the correct \"blade\" front sight in the dovetail, which is still intact with light wear. The bore is in very good condition, with clear lands and grooves and a mostly bright finish. There are some areas of light oxidation and fouling. The cylinder still has all 6 original nipples, all of which are still clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action cycles well, though it is a bit stiff, and the mainspring quite strong. The trigger also sometimes does not catch correctly, so the hammer may need to be pulled back slightly for it to cycle correctly. The revolver properly breaks down for cleaning, and the loading rammer works great.\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: mid-late 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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