Description
Model 1858 Double Action Army revolver manufactured by Starr Arms Co., circa 1861-62. The revolver has a near fine overall high polish blue finish on the barrel, frame, six-shot cylinder and trigger guard. The loading lever, and hammer have a color casehardened finish. The one-piece walnut grip is oil-finished. The round barrel has a dovetail mounted, half-moon front sight. A groove in the hammer serves as the rear sight. The right side of the frame is roll-stamped “STARR’S PATENT JAN 15. 1856.” and the left side of the frame is roll-stamped “STARR ARMS CO. NEW.YORK”. All of the serial numbers match. Ordnance final and sub-inspection marks consisting of three script initials with rectangular borders are stamped on both sides of the grip. Action is near flawless.
