Original U.S. Civil War Starr Arms Co. 1858 Double Action .44 Caliber Percussion Army Revolver - Serial No 6988 Availability_Both on underside of Chest lid

on underside of Chest lid

government issued wood chest is marked:

Exterior: pitted

However all are completely original issue

so they will possibly have small chips in the paint and other minor wear

Original U.S. Civil War Starr Arms Co. 1858 Double Action .44 Caliber Percussion Army Revolver - Serial No 6988 Availability_Both on underside of Chest lidOriginal Item: A Starr revolver (Starr DA) is a double action revolver that was used in the western theater of the American Civil War until the U. S. Ordnance Department persuaded the Starr Arms Co. to create a single action variant after discontinuation of the Colt. The price paid by the U. S. government for the DA army revolver was $25 (equivalent to $475 in 2014 inflation dollars). This . 44 caliber, 6" barrel, serial number 6988. Serial number is