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LOT 218
Exceptional Civil War U.S. Martially Inspected Starr Model 1858 Army Double Action Percussion
Revolver - Serial no. 8551W, 44 cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. The Starr
Model 1858 and Model 1863 revolvers as a group were the third most widely used revolvers by the Union
forces during the Civil War. Approximately 23,000 Model 1858 Army revolvers were manufactured in the late
1850s to early 1860s, with 21,000 reportedly sold to the U.S. government. The frame has the New York address
on the left side and the 1856 patent date on the right. Most of the components have single letter inspection
marks. All matching visible serial numbers marked on the front surface of the frame below the loading
lever, underside of the barrel, inside of the hammer well, hammer, cylinder, left side of the front grip strap,
underside of the rear grip strap, and stamped on the top surface of the one-piece walnut grip. Crisp bordered
script “BH” inspection cartouches stamped on both sides of the grip at the bottom.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% plus bright original high polish blue finish with the straps and trigger
guard turned to a smooth gray patina, scattered patches of flaking showing a mix of smooth brown and gray
patinas, 75% vivid original case colors on the loading lever and hammer with the trigger turned to a smooth
gray patina, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Grip is also very fine with defined edges, a
few minor handling marks, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 217
Exceptional Martially Inspected Civil War U.S. Contract E. Remington & Sons New
Model Army Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 90833, 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. This U.S. inspected
example was manufactured between 1863-1865, and the New Model Army continued to be manufactured until 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. Matching serial number “90833” located on the trigger guard lug (concealed, requires disassembly), left of the grip
frame, handwritten on the underside of both grip panels, and “0833” on the rear face of the cylinder. Single letter sub-inspection marks located on various
components. Boxed script “GP” 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 finish fading on the gripstraps, freckling and some patches of flaking showing smooth brown and gray patinas on
the balance, 90% vivid original case colors on the hammer, and an attractive golden aged patina on the brass trigger guard. Grips are very fine with distinct edges, a few light handling marks, a
patch of mild gouges concentrated on the right panel, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional Civil War U.S. contract Remington New Model Army revolver
would make a fine addition to any U.S. martial firearms collection.
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000