Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Matching Serial 1100 Antique Shotgun used for birds

used for birds

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

and measures roughly 7 x 9¾”

dozens of original photos all contained in a series of binders

Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Matching Serial 1100 Antique Shotgun used for birdsOriginal 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