Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 11140 Stocks earning a second Distinguished Unit

earning a second Distinguished Unit Citation

All the steel mounts are a polished steel finish

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

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

The impacting bullet would have continued on through the front cap of the water jacket

Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 11140 Stocks earning a second Distinguished UnitOriginal 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