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Fine RARE CIVIL WAR Starr Rimfire CAVALRY Carbine
Guns International #: 100847667 Seller's Inventory #: 10366
Category: Civil War Carbines - Starr Arms
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Fine RARE CIVIL WAR Starr Rimfire CAVALRY Carbine
1 of Only 5,000 Delivered Prior to End of War 1865
Here we present an antique Starr Arms Co. Saddle Ring Carbine, made circa 1865 in Yonkers, New York. Only 5,000 of this later rimfire cartridge variant were ordered by the U.S. government and delivered before the American Civil War’s end in 1865. That order followed up on the success of the earlier percussion variant, of which 20,601 were ordered by the Union during the war. The style and function certainly reflect the more popular Sharps rifle and carbine, but utilized the cartridge of the Spencer, the .56-50.
According to Holt Bodinson, the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry received many of these new cartridge carbines in the Spring of 1865. Many others of those 5,000 were likely never used in battle as the war officially ended that May. 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.
This specimen is in fine condition. The frame still bears visible case colors, and the rest of the iron parts are smooth and an even brown. The markings are clear and legible. The walnut stock is fine with only a few handling marks. The bore is clean and shiny with strong rifling. The action is excellent. Here is a rare gun in fine condition for a great price!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 21 inches in length.
Caliber: .56-50 Spencer (rimfire)
Bore is in fine condition. The firing mechanism is excellent.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Here is another great example of a Civil War carbine.
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$2300
#10366
SOLD
Antique: Yes