Starr Arms Carbine Civil War Arkansas IDd

Description:
Starr Carbine SN 18000 with links to the 1st Arkansas Cavalry (Union) was one of the most rugged and controversial units of the Civil War. Known as the "Mountain Yankees,"they were Southern Unionists—mostly farmers from the Ozarks—who chose to fight against the Confederacy in a brutal, localized conflict.
Troopers initials and names period carved L. Dill and J. Maha on the stock clearly.

The Soldiers: Lazarus Dill & John Maha
With L. Dill and J. Maha carved on your stock, you have a physical link to these operations.

• Lazarus Dill (Co. D): Enlisted on August 7, 1862. His company was frequently used for high-risk scouting missions between Fayetteville and Huntsville.
• John Maha (Co. B): This company spent significant time garrisoning Fort Smith and patrolling the river valleys.

Based on the official muster rolls and regimental reports of the 1st Arkansas Cavalry (Union), here are the specific service details for the names carved on this Starr carbine.
Lazarus Dill (Company D)
Lazarus Dill was a native of Madison County, Arkansas, and part of the original wave of "Mountain Yankees" who fled Confederate conscription to join the Union at Springfield, Missouri.

• Enlistment: August 7, 1862.
• Muster In: August 7, 1862, at Springfield, Missouri, for a three-year term.
• Rank: Private.
• Active Service: He served through the regiment's most critical period, including the Battle of Prairie Grove (Dec 1862) and the Defense of Fayetteville (April 1863).
• Muster Out: August 23, 1865, at Fayetteville, Arkansas, when the regiment was disbanded. 

 

• John Meha / Maha (Company B)

The name "Maha" is often found in period records as "Meha" or "Maher." John Meha served in Company B, which was frequently detached for high-risk courier and escort duty.

• Enlistment: July 18, 1862.
• Muster In: August 7, 1862, at Springfield, Missouri.
• Rank: Private.
• Key Operations: Company B was stationed as an outpost at Elkhorn Tavern and Cassville in late 1862. They were later part of the garrison that held Fayetteville against General Cabell’s attack in 1863.
• Muster Out: August 23, 1865. 

Untouched chocolate patina, untouched brass, wood period worn. Action works. Rifling present. Dirty aged bore. 1st Arkansas was issued Starr carbines in 1863. This carbine came out of a big Texas gun collection full of civil war carbines. .54 caliber. 
 

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Starr Arms
Model: Carbine
Serial Number: 180000
Barrel Length: 21
Condition: Good for civil war period used weapon
Metal Condition: Chocolate patina
Wood Condition: Worn. Original finish
Bore Condition: Dirty with rifling

Price: $2,250.00
Shipping: $50.00