In 1863 the US Ordnance Department persuaded the Starr Arms Company to manufacture a single-action revolver to replace the Colt revolver. The Starr revolver was designed by Ebanezer “Eban” Townsend Starr, son of Nathan Starr and the grandson of Nathan Starr both of whom produced edged weapons for the US Government and who designed firearms in the early 19^th Century in Middletown, CT. Starr created the model 1863 Single Action “SA” revolvers from 1863-1865, 23,000 revolvers produced. Next to Colts and Remingtons, Starr SA was the 3^rd most issued of Civil War revolvers. Over 6,300 Starr revolvers, both Army and Navy models, were purchased on the civilian market in 1861. Starr constructed a new factory in Yonkers, NY for production of firearms.

This private purchase revolver has serial number 23,447 on the inside of the rigger guard, back strap 4262. One-piece walnut grip, shown wear, dings with wood loss along edge, untouched grips. The right side of the frame, below the cylinder recess has the patent information. “Starr’s Patent Jan 15^th 1856.” On the left side of the frame is the “Starr. Arms. Co. New York” stamp, all which remain sharp. Forward of the trigger guard letter “D” sub inspector mark. Barrel serial number “30075” with a number “1” below. Cylinder serial number “4262.” Mechanically perfect, all parts gray patina with dark age spots. While a mismatched gun, all parts matching patina with similar wear.  [WS]

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