Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Matching Serial 6579 Military Audio and it has just some

and it has just some small areas of staining and finish loss

The percussion cap system was much more reliable and weatherproof than the flintlock system used on the Model 1812 in its original configuration

one of which is stamped in "black letter" typeface

officially known as D656/27

Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Matching Serial 6579 Military Audio and it has just someOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Starr carbine was a "Capping Breech Loader" single shot firearm used by the United States Army. Designed in 1858, the Starr was primarily used by cavalry soldiers in the American Civil War. In January 1858, Ebenezer Starr submitted his design for a single shot, breech loading cap fired rifle to the Washington Armory for evaluation. During testing, the rifle was noted to have no misfires, and its accuracy was