Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Starr Revolver
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
57
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
30
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1858
- Service Entry Year1862
- DesignerEbanezer (Eban) Townsend Starr
- Weight (Empty)1.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnion Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- CartridgeBall, percussion cap #11
- Calibre11.46 mm
- Calibre Class.44
- Bullet Weight8.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeDouble Action
- Fire Modesdouble-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity221 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length321 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length321 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production23,000
- Production Start1850
- Production End1864
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1858Production started
- 1861First deployment: American Civil War
- 1864Production ended
168
years in service
6
years in production
23,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Starr RevolverSALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  United States | 25,000 | $300 B | $300 B |
| — | United States | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
176REVOLVERS57PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · REVOLVERS1985UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS182PERFORMANCE/PRICE · REVOLVERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where a single trigger pull both cocks the hammer and releases it to fire the round.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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