A Starr Percussion Carbine
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Round, rifled, cal. 54 barrel (visible groove, encrustment at the nozzle). Marking 'STARR ARMS Co. / YONKERS N.Y.'. Fore-sight and adjustable rear sight. Falling block frame with trigger-guard acting as an opening lever, upper tang with patent marking. Lock with marking identical to the barrel. Walnut, smooth butt and fore-end. Brass barrel bracket and butt-plate. Saddle ring. In working order. length 95.5 cm.
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dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Round, rifled, cal. 54 barrel (visible groove, encrustment at the nozzle). Marking 'STARR ARMS Co. / YONKERS N.Y.'. Fore-sight and adjustable rear sight. Falling block frame with trigger-guard acting as an opening lever, upper tang with patent marking. Lock with marking identical to the barrel. Walnut, smooth butt and fore-end. Brass barrel bracket and butt-plate. Saddle ring. In working order. length 95.5 cm.
