Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 8217 Knives & Daggers The 1st and 2nd Marine

The 1st and 2nd Marine Raider Battalions

but no dents

There is also the usual wear on the stainless steel rim

Original examples as this are increasing hard to find and are much sought after

The regiment left South Africa in 1880

Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 8217 Knives & Daggers The 1st and 2nd MarineOriginal 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