1863 Starr Single Action Calvary Revolver, Civil War

Revolver Data
    Serial number 28336:  Indicates early production in 1863.
    Caliber: .44cal
    Ammunition Type: Cap and Ball
    Barrel Length: 8 inches
    Overall Length: 14 inches
    Action:  Single Action
    Capacity: 6 rounds
    Revolver is single action with a smooth, crisp action & perfect timing.
    The cylinder locks up firmly as designed.

Serial numbers are stamped on the following:
      1. barrel frame near loading lever plunger
      2. cylinder
      3. frame under the hammer
      4. removable backstrap
      5. side of trigger guard frame.

Revolver is martially marked with sub inspectors marks.  Indicates military use.
      1. "L" & "D" on the steel barrel
      2. dual "L" sub-inspector marks on frame to the left of hammer
      3. cylinder is martially marked with sub inspectors marks "L" & "D"
      4. grips are solid with no breaks.  Numerous heavy use surface marks.

Additional Condition Info
    No cartouche visible on grips.
    Steel retains no traces of original blue finish  All metal markings are clearly legible*:
       -STARR ARMS, Co. NEW YORK found on left side of frame. (Made at 267 Broadway, NYC)
       -STARR PATENT JAN 15, 1856 found on right side of frame.
    Barrel and cylinders have light pitting & light rust.
    Wear commensurate with regular, war time use. 
 

History
1863 Starr Single Action Calvary Revolver.  A Civil War period pistol and one of the favorite large frame revolvers of the Civil War. This revolver was provided to mounted Union cavalry soldiers at a price of $5.00. This revolver was part of a 25,000 unit contract issued by the Union Army in October 1863 for delivery over 12 months.  Serial numbers ran from #23,000 to ~#54,000.