{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-starr-arms-m1863-44cal-single-action-army-percussion-revolver-serial-24514","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Starr Arms M1863 .44cal Single Action Army Percussion Revolver - Serial 24514","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only one set Available. This is a lovely condition Civil War revolver bearing the serial number of\u003cstrong\u003e 24514,\u003c\/strong\u003e indicating production in late 1863 - early 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. This ended up being more utilitarian, as it was often hard to accurately aim while also pulling the trigger to cock the weapon. The Model of 1863 also differed in barrel length being 8\" as opposed to the 6\" issue of the Model 1858. All of the variations of the Starr Revolver carried six cartridges in the chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example has the serial number \u003cstrong\u003e24514\u003c\/strong\u003e on the trigger guard under the grip, the rear grip support, the barrel frame, the barrel under the rammer, and on the cylinder (faint). As with most we see, the serial number under the hammer has been worn away powder burn. The grip has been swapped out at arsenal, and is marked \u003cstrong\u003e25524\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Markings include-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSTARR. ARMS. Co. NEW. YORK.\u003c\/strong\u003e found on left side of frame.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSTARR'S PATENT JAN. 15. 1856.\u003c\/strong\u003e found on right side of frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice smooth used finish showing a lovely gray aged patina, making this a very eye catching percussion civil war revolver. We do not see any signs of it having been refurbished, and it has a nice original \"blade\" front sight, which is still intact and installed in the dovetail. The grip is in very good shape, showing moderate wear with no major chipping or other damage, though it may have been used as a hammer at one point, as there are numerous dents on the bottom. The original cartouches are completely gone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically the revolver cycles well, with accurate indexing, a firm cylinder lock up, and a crisp dry fire. It also properly breaks open for cleaning and loading. It can be a bit finicky due to wear, but definitely cycles better than some other examples we have seen. The bore is in good condition, showing clear lands and grooves but also showing a good amount of past oxidation and fouling. The lands are definitely worn, and the area near the forcing cone shows past oxidation. All 6 cap nipples are present, and look to be original. They are all clear, showing the expected wear and oxidation from service and powder burn. The insides of the chambers do show oxidation and fouling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very good example of a Single Action Starr revolver, ready to add to your collection and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: late 1863 - early 1864\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .44cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 8 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 14 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 6 Shot Revolver\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\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41821001121861,"sku":"ONSV24DHC002","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24DHC002__02.jpg?v=1726879363","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-starr-arms-m1863-44cal-single-action-army-percussion-revolver-serial-24514","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}