Manufactured by the Starr Arms Company of New York City, this cap and ball percussion arm is an original double-action Model 1858 Army revolver in very fine overall condition. These weapons were in production from the late 1850s through the early 1860s with a total of 23,000 units produced at the company’s Binghamton and Yonkers, New York facilities.

This revolver has scattered traces of original factory bluing on the frame and barrel. Also has both government cartouches clearly stamped on the grips. There are small sub-inspector marks on the barrel, frame, back strap, cylinder, and butt of grip. Patent date stampings on the frame are strong and sharp and read “STARR ARMS CO. NEW YORK” and “STARR’S PATENT JAN. 15, 1856”.

This sidearm is .44 caliber with a 6-shot cylinder, a 6” round barrel and with nipples protruding from the back of the cylinder. Stamped serial number of “15627” appears on the hammer, hammer rest, and cylinder. Grips are of one-piece walnut and in very good condition. Screw heads are in excellent shape. Mechanics are strong.

This is a very nice example of the Starr double-action revolver used during the Civil War.  [jet]

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