MARTIALLY MARKED STARR DA NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED STARR DA NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1191. Cal. 36. Scarce Navy with 6″ rnd bbl, usual markings on frame with 1-pc walnut grip having a cartouche on left side and small inspector initials on various parts. Grip has number “1494” at top edge on both sides. Only about 3,000 of these scarce revolvers were made in period 1858-60 with government purchasing about 2,250 of them. These revolvers are seldom encountered with martial markings. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & cylinder retain a smooth gray/brown patina but appears to be nearly unfired. Frame retains 75-80% glossy orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Grip has a chip in toe with some bruises & a gouge and light handling & use nicks & scratches and retains about 75-80% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-33344 JR370 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1421	$3,737.00	MARTIALLY MARKED STARR DA NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1191. Cal. 36. Scarce Navy with 6″ rnd bbl, usual markings on frame with 1-pc walnut grip having a cartouche on left side and small inspector initials on various parts. Grip has number “1494” at top edge on both sides. Only about 3,000 of these scarce revolvers were made in period 1858-60 with government purchasing about 2,250 of them. These revolvers are seldom encountered with martial markings. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & cylinder retain a smooth gray/brown patina but appears to be nearly unfired. Frame retains 75-80% glossy orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Grip has a chip in toe with some bruises & a gouge and light handling & use nicks & scratches and retains about 75-80% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-33344 JR370 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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