GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
EXTREMELY FINE CIVIL WAR STARR SINGLE ACTION ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. STARR SAA 37845 44 Cal. 44. Blue finish with 8″ rnd bbl, dovetail half moon front sight with rear sight a groove in the hammer nose. Right side of frame marked "STARRS PATENT JAN. 15 1856", left side marked "STARR ARMS. CO. NEW YORK". Cylinder is unfluted with 6 chambers and 12 stop notches. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with military inspector cartouches on each side. Various parts have small inspector initials, including bbl, frame, top strap, cyl and grips. There were about 32,000 of these revolvers produced 1863-1865 of which the government purchased about 25,000. Though this gun was made in large quantities, survival rates, especially in high orig condition are quite scarce. This is an exemplary example, retaining most of its orig finish being possibly unfired. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall. Bbl frame and cyl retain about 98% bright orig blue finish with areas of staining and light pinprick pitting. Hammer and loading assembly retain bright and muted case colors with balance an overall silver iridescence. Trigger guard and grip strap retain over 90% bright blue finish with some scratching and scuffing. 1-pc grip is sound and solid with edge wear, hand worn patina; inspector cartouches are discernible with some wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 53074-2 JS (6,500-8,500)