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Lot 221:Civil War U.S. Starr Arms Co. Percussion Breech Loading Carbine

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 221:Civil War U.S. Starr Arms Co. Percussion Breech Loading Carbine

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Excellent Civil War U.S. Starr Arms Co. Percussion Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbine

Starr Arms Co. manufactured approximately 20,601 of these carbines during the Civil War. It features standard blade front and two-leaf rear sights, "STARR ARMS CO. YONKERS NY" on the top of the barrel in one line and repeated in two lines on the lock, "H.G.S" on the left of the breech end of the barrel and stock ahead of the heel, boxed script "STB" and "LAB" cartouches on the left stock flat, two-line Starr patent marking on the upper tang, and serial number "14341" on the right side of the breechblock and also likely concealed by the forearm, but the carbine was not disassembled out of respect for its high condition. Provenance: The John R. McMurray Collection; The David Aroh Collection; Property of a Gentleman

ConditionExcellent with 98% plus original blue finish, 90% plus original case colors, attractive aged patina on the brass band and buttplate, some faint hints of oxidation mainly on the lever, and generally minimal age and storage related wear overall. The wood is also excellent and has raised grain, smooth oiled finish, distinct cartouches, and a few minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional carbine will nicely fill the slot in your collection!
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ManufacturerStarr Arms Company
ModelPercussion-Carbine
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge54
Barrel21 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2608
Catalog page227
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