Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Matching Serial 1100 Antique Shotgun the mid and late pattern

the mid and late pattern versions have a thicker blade with a raised ricasso

This is an unusual rifle to find on today’s market offered in truly excellent condition

still in the original issued configuration

In addition the WaA was placed between the code and the year on the 43 and 44 dated handles

and measures roughly 7 x 9¾”

Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Matching Serial 1100 Antique Shotgun the mid and late patternOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Starr carbine was a "Capping Breech Loader" single shot firearm used by the United States Army. Designed in 1858, the Starr was primarily used by cavalry soldiers in the American Civil War. In January 1858, Ebenezer Starr submitted his design for a single shot, breech loading cap fired rifle to the Washington Armory for evaluation. During testing, the rifle was noted to have no misfires, and its accuracy was