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STARR ARMS CO. BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,200.00 - 2,900.00 USD
STARR ARMS CO. BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.
Cal. 54. S#. 13214. Bbl. 21" round. Fixed front w/ single leaf rear sight. Lever operated case colored single shot action has saddle ring on left side. Breechblock tip back & down for loading. Band fastened forend & straight grip stock have brass bbl. band & carbine buttplate. Total of 20,601 mfg. 1862-65. CONDITION: Bbl. blue is fading to brown. Action retains 50% light & fading case colors. Stocks show wear w/ dents & marks w/ chips on forend along the bbl. channel. Stock is cracked at toe. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE: ex-collection of Paul Eseppi. (01-25918/DS). ANTIQUE. $2200-2900.