4260 STARR MODEL 1863 BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.

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Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 600.00 USD
Estimated at 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Cal. 54. S# 1953. Patented by Eben T. Starr, fired a linen cartridge similar to the Sharp's carbine it resembled. Between September 1863 & August 1864, the Starr firm of Yonkers, New York produced over 20,000 of these sturdy weapons. This weapon was not held in high regard, as 61 of 78 officers responding to an Ordnance survey in 1863-64 considered the weapon poor to worthless due to misfire. Starr carbines were issued to many cavalry regiments, several in same range are found on company roll of Co. K, 14th PA Cav, S# 1949 being only 4 numbers away. Standard configuration of lever operated falling breech, brass mounted, blued 21" barrel, two position rear sight, patent markings on breech & barrel, "STARR ARMS CO / YONKERS NY" stamped on lock. CONDITION: good to very good overall. Metal dark gray patina with pitting markings good, re crisp. Inspection initials "LAB" on the left side of barrel breech. Stock is sound with added brass tack and 2 wood screws, scattered dents & dings, several initials carved. Mechanics fine, crisp shiny rifled bore. (01-26356/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.