Manufactured by the Starr Arms Company of New York City, this percussion arm is an original double-action Model 1858 Army revolver in good overall condition. These weapons were in production from the late 1850’s through the early 1860s with a total of some 23,000 units produced at the company’s Binghamton and Yonkers New York facilities.

This Starr revolver, features much of the original factory bluing. The barrel retains approx. 75%, while the frame has approx. 40% and the cylinder approx. 90%. Where blue is worn the metal surfaces are gray with some light scratches scattered here and there.

Revolver also has numerous inspector marks on the barrel, frame and cylinder.   Patent date stampings on the frame are strong and sharp and read “STARR ARMS CO. NEW YORK” and “STARR’S PATENT JAN.15, 1856”.

This sidearm is .44 caliber with a 6-shot unrebated cylinder, a 6” round barrel with all original nipples present.  The clearly stamped serial number of “12006.”  Grips are of one-piece walnut and in very good condition with few dings and dents. Both sides bear an inspector’s cartouche. The one on the left side of the grip is sharp while the one on the right side is a bit weak.  Screws are original but only two are slightly buggered up. Mechanics are strong. Bore is very good with only some light surface dirt. Should clean up well.

This original Civil War Starr Double Action Model 1858 Army percussion revolver is a classic sidearm to add to any collection.

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