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FINE CIVIL WAR STARR DOUBLE ACTION MILITARY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
FINE CIVIL WAR STARR DOUBLE ACTION MILITARY

CIVIL WAR REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 15995. Bbl. 6". Standard configuration. Rnd. bbl. Hinged frame w/ maker & patent marks on either side of frame. Just over 20,000 of these revolvers were purchased by U.S. Army & most saw service. This is a fine survivor, retaining much of its original finish. CONDITION: fine overall, retaining about 50% blue finish w/ balance mottled gray. Markings are crisp. Grips are well-fit w/ bright, crisp inspector cartouches. Mechanically fine w/ bright shiny bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-20515/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.