3069 STARR 1858 ARMY FOREIGN PROOFED CARTRIDGE

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 400.00 USD
Estimated at 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
CONVERSION DA REVOLVER. Cal. 44 CF. S# 2288. Bbl. 6" round w/ dovetail mounted semi-circular front sight. Five shot round cyl. w/ added conversion plate at breech end. Right side of bbl. has Birmingham England proofs. Cyl. has Belgian proofs. Right side of frame below bbl. has added hand-stamped number "965". Blue finish. 1 Piece walnut grip has hand-cut notches on butt & left panel. About 23,000 mfg. late 1850s-60s. CONDITION: 40% dull fading blue showing small dents & marks. Grips show heavy wear. Functioning action. Bore retains sound rifling. (01-24387/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.