Starr revolver [SEP] conflict
Starr revolver
A Starr revolver (Starr DA) is a double-action revolver which 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 company eventually complied, and the Union acquired 25,000 of the single-action revolvers for $12 each (). However, the price paid by the government for the DA army revolver was $25. The State of Ohio purchased 500 of the .36
Caliber Navy version for $20 each.
Power and charge.
The Starr DA .44 cylinder holds in each chamber of powder, the bullet weighs .
Three variations.
Starr received patent number 30843 on December 4, 1860 for the DA revolver.
Starr patent:
Generally there are three models of Starr revolvers:br
1858 Double Action .36 Caliber Percussion Navy Revolver (produced 1859-1860) [3000 produced] br
1858 Double Action .44 Caliber Percussion Army Revolver (produced 1862-1863)