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 52571. 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: Fine. Overall retains about 75% thinning orig blue, strong in sheltered areas. Hammer retains dark case colors. Grip has chips & dings on bottom, and several small gouges on right side, otherwise grip is sound showing heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine, pitted in the grooves. 4-37399 JR171 (3,000-6,000)

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
	2108	$0.00	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 52571. 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: Fine. Overall retains about 75% thinning orig blue, strong in sheltered areas. Hammer retains dark case colors. Grip has chips & dings on bottom, and several small gouges on right side, otherwise grip is sound showing heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine, pitted in the grooves. 4-37399 JR171 (3,000-6,000) 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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