Scarce CIVIL WAR Antique STARR ARMS Co. .52 Rimfire Saddle Ring Carbine SCARCE; 1 of 5,002 Cartridge CAVALRY SR CARBINES

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Scarce CIVIL WAR Antique STARR ARMS Co. .52 Rimfire Saddle Ring Carbine  

SCARCE; 1 of 5,002 Cartridge CAVALRY SR CARBINES

Here we present an antique Starr Arms Co. Model 1858 Saddle Ring Carbine, made circa 1865 in Yonkers, New York. Research indicated that 5,002 of the cartridge carbines were ordered by the U.S. Government and delivered between March and May of 1865. The Starr carbine was a breechloading single-shot rifle used by the United States Army. Designed in 1858, the Starr was primarily used by cavalry soldiers in the American Civil War. The Starr Arms Co. manufactured 20,601 of the breechloading percussion carbines between 1862 and 1865 in addition to these 5,002 cartridge carbines made near the end of the war. Though most Starr carbines were issued to Federal cavalry units during the American Civil War, they were also known to be in the hands of Confederate Soldiers. The style and function certainly reflect the more popular Sharps rifle and carbine. These carbines were known to have been issued, especially in the Western Theater, to the following units: 1st Arkansas, 5th Kansas, 11th Missouri, and 24th New York.

Overall, Eben T. Starr’s firearm designs made him quite successful during the Civil War, having provided the 3rd most .44 caliber revolvers and the 5th most carbines for the Union. In a conflict with so many different designs and cartridges in use at the same time, it is easy to overlook the Starr carbine.

Although the Starr carbine had proven to be effective during the Civil War, it was not successful during the trials of 1865 by the U.S. Army Trials Board, and no further rifles were ordered. After the war had ended, and with no further government contracts, Starr could no longer compete with larger manufacturers like Winchester, Sharps, and Colt, and the company closed its doors in 1867.

The overall condition is good. Cleaned and restocked. The action is functional, though a bit anemic. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling.

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Barrel is 21 inches.

Caliber: .52 Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2050
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