Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 8217 Japanese Documents and Books NAVY Naval aviator wings

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The original lining is still present and in very good condition and the exterior leather  is in great condition with supple leather and a fully working zipper

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Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 8217 Japanese Documents and Books NAVY Naval aviator wingsOriginal 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