^Lot 4126 FINE CIVIL WAR STARR MODEL 1863 SINGLE ACTION ARMY

REVOLVER. Cal. .44. S# 39252. Standard configuration, 8" barrel, blued steel frame marked on either side: "STARR ARMS CO. NEW YORK" & "STARR'S PATENT JAN. 15, 1856". Serial numbers start at 23000 continuing the numbers from earlier double action revolver. This revolver was made in 1864 part of 25,000 US government contract. This was the third most common government contracted cavalry sidearm behind the Colt Army and Remington Army. CONDITION: fine overall, original, complete, and matching, retains about 50% original blue finish on barrel, cylinder, & frame, one piece walnut grip is sound with discernible inspection cartouches on either side. Mechanically fine, crisp rifled bore. (01-28526/JS). $1,500-2,500.