^Lot 3171 STARR SA ARMY 1863 REVOLVER.

Cal. 44. S# 25586. Bbl. 8". Rounded blade front sight. Crude brass replacement rear sight mounted on top strap. One of 25,000 Starr revolvers purchased by the Union during the Civil War. A couple parts bear government inspector "C" stamps. Hammer not cocking & cyl. not rotating will require attention to fix. Walnut grips. CONDITION: refinished grips show added varnish w/ a few chips, show scattered handling wear & some dings. Metal is a dull gray oxidized patina w/ scattered pitting. Fair bore w/ scattered oxidation but visible rifling. (01-23590/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1000-1500.