Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 11140 Stocks indicating final inspection in 1893

indicating final inspection in 1893

It may well have seen service in the Civil War on the Confederate side

All the steel mounts are a polished steel finish

- Original and printed scanned photos of O'Meara during the war and one of him in 1999 wear the tunic included in this set

Included in this incredible trunk grouping are the following items:

Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 11140 Stocks indicating final inspection in 1893Original 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