Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 11140 Stocks indicating final inspection in 1893

indicating final inspection in 1893

Reverse of armband has a machine stitched vertical seam

either side can be displayed while being worn

The patent dates on the left side of the frame show dates of 1871

The contract numbers on these units suggest one was made in the 50s

Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 11140 Stocks indicating final inspection in 1893Original 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