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Exceptional Civil War U.S. Starr Model 1863 Army Single Action
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 37845, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. Reportedly, 32,000 of these Model 1863 revolvers
were manufactured between 1863-1865, with the majority purchased
on government contract. 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 remains in exceptional
condition. It has the standard Starr markings along with single letter U.S.
Ordnance sub-inspection marks and boxed script inspection cartouches
stamped on either side of the grip. Matching visible serial numbers located
on the front of the frame below the loading lever, inside the hammer well,
barrel, cylinder, on the left of both grip straps, and stamped on top of the
one-piece walnut grip.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus original blue finish with some
areas of flaking and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, some
scattered scratches, 97% vibrant original case colors, with sharp markings
and edges in the metal overall. Grip is very fine with defined edges, some
scattered mild dents and scratches, visible cartouches, and smooth oiled
finish. Mechanically excellent. This attractive Civil War Starr Model 1863
Army revolver is one of the finer surviving examples.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000