The Model 1858 Army double action revolvers were manufactured by the Starr Arms Co. of New York. Between 1862 and 1864 the Ordnance Department purchased approximately 21,000 .44 caliber Starr D.A. revolvers. These revolvers were issued to a broad array of Union cavalry regiments from Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The first 9,900 of these revolvers were procured in 1862. Given their use in the Civil War, most show signs military use, but this revolver remains in very high condition. The one-piece grip is smooth walnut and has cartouches on both the left and right. It also has the standard Starr markings and small government inspection markings on the various components. The matching serial number is marked on the front of the frame (above a "7"), the side of the cylinder, and in the hammer well.

Fine with 60% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish, smooth brown patina where the finish has flaked or faded, minor cylinder drag lines, dark case colors on hammer and loading lever, and generally fairly light wear overall. The grip is very fine and has a crisp pair of cartouches, mind dings, and light handling wear. Mechanically excellent. This is a very solid example of the iconic Starr Model 1858 D.A. Army revolver, one of the most innovative revolvers of the Civil War.