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STARR ARMS CO. BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
STARR ARMS CO. BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.
Cal. 54. S# 5070. Bbl. 21" round w/ blade front sight & single folding leaf rear sight. Falling block action has right side mounted hammer & lock w/ saddle ring on left. Breech end of bbl. has "H.G.S" inspector's mark. Brass band fastened forearm w/ straight grip walnut stock & brass carbine buttplate. Left side of stock has weak cartouche. Estimated quantity of 5,000 mfg. 1864-65. CONDITION: metal finish is fading to gray showing general light pitting. Sanded & refinished wood shows scratches & marks. Bore retains sound rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. (01-24740/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.