RARE ENGRAVED STARR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Revised: 3/14/2009

Please Note: Not only is the engraving style identical in these two lots, but the serial numbers are only 4 numbers apart thus almost positively factory engraved.

RARE ENGRAVED STARR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 52575. Cal. 44. Fine late Starr Single Action with 8″ rnd bbl, dovetailed front sight and mounted with checkered 1-pc walnut grip. It has usual markings on both sides of frame. Frame, cylinder, bbl & back strap are nicely engraved, through the blue in sparse foliate arabesque patterns. Upper front sides of bbl lug have Hunter’s stars and top strap has simple geometric designs as does back strap & trigger guard. This revolver and another being sold in this auction apparently were an attempt by Starr or its receivers to enhance sales of unsold Civil War arms. While no records are known to exist regarding these engraved revolvers, several have been observed with the identical engraving & checkered grips leaving little doubt that this was in fact a factory employed device to enhance civilian sales. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about all of its fine, strong orig blue finish with minor flaking on the cylinder. Engraved areas show white metal. Hammer retains about all of its brilliant orig case colors. Grip shows light wear and retains most of its orig oil finish with minor dings on heel. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37400 JR170 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2107	$5,750.00	Revised: 3/14/2009 Please Note: Not only is the engraving style identical in these two lots, but the serial numbers are only 4 numbers apart thus almost positively factory engraved. RARE ENGRAVED STARR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 52575. Cal. 44. Fine late Starr Single Action with 8″ rnd bbl, dovetailed front sight and mounted with checkered 1-pc walnut grip. It has usual markings on both sides of frame. Frame, cylinder, bbl & back strap are nicely engraved, through the blue in sparse foliate arabesque patterns. Upper front sides of bbl lug have Hunter’s stars and top strap has simple geometric designs as does back strap & trigger guard. This revolver and another being sold in this auction apparently were an attempt by Starr or its receivers to enhance sales of unsold Civil War arms. While no records are known to exist regarding these engraved revolvers, several have been observed with the identical engraving & checkered grips leaving little doubt that this was in fact a factory employed device to enhance civilian sales. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about all of its fine, strong orig blue finish with minor flaking on the cylinder. Engraved areas show white metal. Hammer retains about all of its brilliant orig case colors. Grip shows light wear and retains most of its orig oil finish with minor dings on heel. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37400 JR170 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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