STARR DOUBLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

STARR DOUBLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 4815. 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 “5014”. 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 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. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, cyl numbered as noted. Overall retains 80-85% glossy orig blue with the losses flaked, not worn, to a medium patina; rammer & hammer retain brilliant case colors; cyl retains 80-85% glossy orig blue; grip has a couple of minor dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-46149 JR477 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2422	$3,737.50	STARR DOUBLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 4815. 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 “5014”. 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 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. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, cyl numbered as noted. Overall retains 80-85% glossy orig blue with the losses flaked, not worn, to a medium patina; rammer & hammer retain brilliant case colors; cyl retains 80-85% glossy orig blue; grip has a couple of minor dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-46149 JR477 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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