STARR DOUBLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 13579. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 6″ rnd bbl, slim dovetail front sight with rear sight a groove in the hammer nose. Left side of frame has the company name & address and right side of frame the patent number. Mounted with fine 1-pc walnut grip with crisp inspector cartouche on left side. Cyl is numbered “13579″. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 23,000 of these fine revolvers were produced in the period of the late 1850s to early 1860s. They were issued to various Union Army units, primarily Cavalry and saw hard service throughout the majority of the Civil War. After the war they were mostly sold as surplus and continued service on the American Frontier until replaced by the advent of cartridge revolvers. They are not usually found with much orig finish. This is a nice example of a popular Civil War military revolver. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Overall retains about 20% orig blue finish with balance gray/brown with scattered areas of staining and pitting; markings in metal are crisp and easily discerned; rammer & hammer retain traces of bright case colors with balance muted and silver; grip is sound and solid and has a couple of minor dings and retains most of its orig oil finish; inspector cartouches are crisp and easily discerned. Mechanics are fine; bore exhibits crisp, well-defined rifling with areas of pitting. 4-51857 JS97 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2303

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2303	$4,600.00	STARR DOUBLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 13579. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 6″ rnd bbl, slim dovetail front sight with rear sight a groove in the hammer nose. Left side of frame has the company name & address and right side of frame the patent number. Mounted with fine 1-pc walnut grip with crisp inspector cartouche on left side. Cyl is numbered “13579″. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 23,000 of these fine revolvers were produced in the period of the late 1850s to early 1860s. They were issued to various Union Army units, primarily Cavalry and saw hard service throughout the majority of the Civil War. After the war they were mostly sold as surplus and continued service on the American Frontier until replaced by the advent of cartridge revolvers. They are not usually found with much orig finish. This is a nice example of a popular Civil War military revolver. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Overall retains about 20% orig blue finish with balance gray/brown with scattered areas of staining and pitting; markings in metal are crisp and easily discerned; rammer & hammer retain traces of bright case colors with balance muted and silver; grip is sound and solid and has a couple of minor dings and retains most of its orig oil finish; inspector cartouches are crisp and easily discerned. Mechanics are fine; bore exhibits crisp, well-defined rifling with areas of pitting. 4-51857 JS97 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2303 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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STARR DOUBLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.