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STARR CARBINE 16-49
Guns International #: 100834160 Seller's Inventory #: 16-49
Category: Civil War Carbines - Starr Arms
Seller's Information
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Seller: GI Customer Site
Company:
Member Since: 5/21/13
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (727) 786-7441
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 1081
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted:
Description:
Starr Carbine Very Fine Condition: Metal is very clean with bluing turning little dark on barrel, case hardening on frame is a little silvered. Action works well, Bore has all of rifling ,no corrosion, looks unfired. Gun has notch sight. Wood has some dings, dents, on fore stock, butt stock is generally fine. Looks good, an attractive Very Fine Starr Civil War Carbine. Serial # 3859 (16-49) $1,750.00
HISTORY & DESCRIPTION:
Starr Percussion Carbine. Made by Starr Arms Co., Yonkers, New York, c. 1862-65. Total quantity 20,601.
54 caliber, breechloader. Single shot, loaded by pulling down on the combination trigger guard/lever, which allows the breechblock to lower and tip backwards. 21” round barrel, fastened by single band. Brass barrel band and butt plate; iron parts blued, with casehardened lock and frame. Walnut stocks, Sling ring on left side of the breech. Serial numbered. Lock marked: STARR ARMS Co/Yonkers, N.Y on barrel: STARR ARMS Co Yonkers, N.Y. On Breech: Starr’s Patent/Sept.14th 1858 Inspector initials on left side of butt stock
The inventor, Ebenezer T. Starr, was a son of gunmaker Nathan Starr, Jr., and in government tests the carbine was rated as better than the Sharps. A number of the Starrs were issued for service in the West, primarily to the following Union cavalry regiments: 1st Ark., 5th Kansas, 11th Missouri and 24th N.Y.
I take Visa/MasterCard, add 3%. Allow two weeks for all checks, whether bank, personal or certified to clear. It is also possible to wire funds to my account for instant credit for a $20.00 wire charge. 3 day- no questions asked return period for refund of price paid for gun. (Not including shipping or credit card charges.) All sales subject to prior sale at other sites or from shop. Call or email with any questions or for more pictures. Guns are antique and should not be fired without examination by gunsmith. $50 shipping for long guns, $30 for hand guns to lower 48 states, about $50-$75 to most European countries and $70-$80 to Australia for antique handguns, carbines $75-$125. We can generally get insurance if you want through shipper but coverage is very limited. Notify me if you want it. You can send 20% down- balance in 90 days for installment payment plan. No refunds on installment plans. I have shipped to Norway (long gun w/fragile stock) see feedback, England (Winchester1876, Rem. Dbl. Derr.), Northern Ireland, Austria, France, Netherlands ,(Holland), Australia, Denmark, and Sweden. Email if you are not U.S. for estimated shipping costs, payment methods, etc. I am always buying and trading for antique and collectible guns, Indian items, rare ammo, etc. Email what you have got for sale or trade.
SOLD
Antique: Yes