November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/3/2017
Manufactured in New York by the Starr Arms Company in the early 1860's. It is a U.S. secondary Martial arm six shot, double action revolver. Metal is stamped with various government sub-inspectors. Walnut grip has visible cartouche on left and right side; "C.S.L." (Chester S. Leonard) on left side and "J.S.D." (John S. Duston) on right side. The "J.S.D' cartouche is a very rare cartouche found on only a few Model 1858 Starr double action revolvers. Starr Arms address on left side of frame. Sharp legends. Basically grey patina on metal. Indexes and locks up perfectly. Strong, clean rifling.
Caliber/Bore
.44 Percussion