FINE MARTIALLY MARKED STARR DA ARMY REVOLVER.

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED STARR DA ARMY REVOLVER. SN 5518. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 6″ rnd bbl, dovetailed front sight with rear sight in hammer nose. It has usual frame markings on each side and is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has a crisp cartouche on each side. Various parts are stamped with a small “W” inspector initial. Only about 23,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the late 1850’s through the early 1860’s and most saw service throughout the Civil War and later in frontier Army units during the Indian Wars, therefore few are found today retaining much orig finish. By comparison, this revolver is extremely rare when one considers that the Colt 1860 Army revolver was produced in about the same period with over 200,000 made. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & top strap retain about 95% strong orig blue with flaking over top of bbl and some minor flaking at rear end of top strap. Frame retains 92-93% strong orig blue with some flaking on left side. Cyl retains about 95% thin orig blue. Trigger guard, front & back straps are a blue/gray patina. Grip has chipped front edges with light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig oil finish and two crisp cartouches. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, possibly unfired. 4-38632 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2423	$5,175.00	FINE MARTIALLY MARKED STARR DA ARMY REVOLVER. SN 5518. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 6″ rnd bbl, dovetailed front sight with rear sight in hammer nose. It has usual frame markings on each side and is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has a crisp cartouche on each side. Various parts are stamped with a small “W” inspector initial. Only about 23,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the late 1850’s through the early 1860’s and most saw service throughout the Civil War and later in frontier Army units during the Indian Wars, therefore few are found today retaining much orig finish. By comparison, this revolver is extremely rare when one considers that the Colt 1860 Army revolver was produced in about the same period with over 200,000 made. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & top strap retain about 95% strong orig blue with flaking over top of bbl and some minor flaking at rear end of top strap. Frame retains 92-93% strong orig blue with some flaking on left side. Cyl retains about 95% thin orig blue. Trigger guard, front & back straps are a blue/gray patina. Grip has chipped front edges with light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig oil finish and two crisp cartouches. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, possibly unfired. 4-38632 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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