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Starr Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$1,000
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description
Starr Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver
American Civil War
.44 caliber. 8" barrel. SN: 55711. Blued metal finish with case colored small parts mounting one piece walnut grips with hammer rear notch and front blade sights. Single-action percussion six-shot revolver with loading lever. Left frame is marked STARR. ARMS. CO. NEW. YORK. with right exhibiting single line patent mark reading STARR'S PATENT JAN. 15. 1856. Martial markings consist of B inspection initial to right barrel and on cylinder. Serial numbers match on hammer recess, forward frame, triggerguard, backstrap, cylinder, and grips.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Very Good. Bore is Frosty with some scattered oxidized spots and pinpoint pitting, and strong rifling. Item retains strong blue to underside of barrel beneath the loading lever, and shows strong blue on the triggerguard. Case colors remain visible on loading lever and hammer. Grips have been sanded and show some scattered light dents, and a pattern of dents to the butt. One cone has sheared off, one has shattered. Action shows good timing and lockup.