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Exceptional Civil War U.S. Starr Model 1863 Single Action Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 39794,
44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The Starr Arms Co. Model 1863 Army revolver was one
of the most widely issued revolvers of the American Civil War alongside the Colt Model 1860 Army and the Remington New Model Army. Most show signs of significant use, but this revolver from c. 1864 remains in exceptional condition. It
has the standard Starr markings along with single letter U.S. Ordnance sub-inspection marks. Matching visible serial numbers
located on the front of the frame below the loading lever, inside the hammer well, barrel, cylinder, and on the left of both grip straps. “23352” stamped on top of the period replacement one-piece walnut grip with a single letter “D” sub-inspection mark on the butt of the grip. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish with smooth gray patina on the grip straps, some scattered scratches and
light freckling, and 75% plus vibrant original case colors on the hammer with smooth gray patina on the balance of the casehardened surfaces.
The replacement grip is fine, with some scattered mild dents and handling marks, four pin-sized holes on the left likely where a plaque once resided, and smooth oiled finish. Mechanically excellent. This attractive Civil War Starr Model 1863 Army revolver is in high condition compared to the majority of surviving examples seen today.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
assembled this way), with otherwise matching serial numbers “66949” located on the trigger guard lug (concealed, requires disassembly), left of the grip frame, and handwritten on the underside of both grip panels. The cylinder is unnumbered. Single letter sub-inspection marks located on various components. Boxed script “BH” inspection cartouche stamped on the left grip panel. Threaded “pinched” blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 80% plus original blue finish with some flaking, freckling and smooth brown patina
on the balance, some light scratches, some light barrel markings underneath the original finish, 90% vivid original case colors on the hammer, and bright golden patina on the brass trigger guard. Grips are excellent with distinct edges,
a few light handling marks and small nicks, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche and sub-inspection stamps. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
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Exceptional Civil War U.S. Contract E. Remington & Sons New Model Army Percussion
Revolver - Serial no. 66949, 44 cal., 8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Remington’s revolvers were
the second most widely issued by the Union throughout the Civil War. The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863-
1875 and represents the last of Remington’s .44 caliber percussion revolvers. “PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION NEWYORK.U.S.A./NEW-MODEL” marked in three lines on the top barrel flat. The barrel is non-matching numbered “68296” (possibly factory
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