RARE STARR LINE THROWING PISTOL.

RARE STARR LINE THROWING PISTOL. No cal. SN 15670. Nickel finish, converted from a Starr dbl action revolver with a detachable 13-1/4″ tube with two line guides and a wooden plug that apparently is the weighted item which was fired to carry the small line, which would have been attached to a heavier line. With the tube detached there is only a 2-1/2″ stub bbl underneath with false nickel-plated brass cylinder shaped sideplates screwed to the sides of the frame. Apparently there was a firing chamber attached inside the frame, which is now missing. It has further been modified to where it will fire only on sgl action. It has its orig 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a silver-plated flask with raised, narrow leaf patterns. CONDITION: Very good. Retains most of its nickel finish with some brass showing through on the false sideplates. Grips are very worn but sound. Mechanics are functional. Some light surface rust on the rear of the frame & hammer. Flask is fine with rusted spring. 4-56895 JR421 (800-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3292	$1,265.00	RARE STARR LINE THROWING PISTOL. No cal. SN 15670. Nickel finish, converted from a Starr dbl action revolver with a detachable 13-1/4″ tube with two line guides and a wooden plug that apparently is the weighted item which was fired to carry the small line, which would have been attached to a heavier line. With the tube detached there is only a 2-1/2″ stub bbl underneath with false nickel-plated brass cylinder shaped sideplates screwed to the sides of the frame. Apparently there was a firing chamber attached inside the frame, which is now missing. It has further been modified to where it will fire only on sgl action. It has its orig 1-pc walnut grip. Accompanied by a silver-plated flask with raised, narrow leaf patterns. CONDITION: Very good. Retains most of its nickel finish with some brass showing through on the false sideplates. Grips are very worn but sound. Mechanics are functional. Some light surface rust on the rear of the frame & hammer. Flask is fine with rusted spring. 4-56895 JR421 (800-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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