This is a magnificent example and unquestionably one of the finest double action .44 caliber revolvers manufactured by the Starr Arms Co., of New York, New York, c.1863. The revolver has the Starr high polish blue finish with color casehardened loading lever, hammer and trigger and one-piece oil finished walnut grip.The left side of the frame is roll-stamped: "STARR ARMS Co. NEW YORK" below the cylinder. The opposite side of the frame is roll-stamped: "STARR'S PATENT JAN. 15, 1856.". Single letter Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. The serial number, "20059" is stamped on the side of the cylinder. An oval brass plate inlaid in the lower left side of the grip is inscribed: "To/Abner". An identical brass plate on the lower right side of the grip is inscribed: "From/Sarah/1864". The edges of both plates are engraved with open scrollwork. The plates are located in the same position on the grip as the Ordnance final inspector's and sub-inspector marks on U.S. contract arms. The revolver is accompanied by what appears to be an original Kidder mahogany case which lacks the patent dates but features the reinforced brass corners with five compartments lined with purple velvet. The case contains a small powder flask with fixed charger and leather covered body marked: "W.BARTRAM" on the top, tin of 100 Goldmark percussion caps manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., unmarked, single cavity bullet mold with wooden handle and iron spruce cutter and several .44 caliber conical lead bullets. This revolver was formerly in the Robert Howard collection.