STARR CARTRIDGE CARBINE

STARR CARTRIDGE CARBINE. SN 37757. Cal. 52 RF. This is an interesting carbine with U.S. Inspectors’ marks and either British or Canadian inspection in very fine overall condition. This carbine which is similar to the Civil War percussion carbine in configuration and markings, design was modified to incorporate rim firing pin, cartridge extractor, and with a redesigned shorter straight hammer. This example is iron-mounted, with all correct sights and markings. Markings include on top of bbl just forward of 2-leaf rear sight “STARR ARMS CO YONKERS,NY”. The same marking is found in two lines on lock & “STARR’S PATENT, SEPT.14TH 1858” is stamped on back of breech. Most parts have small sub-inspector letters & stock has two large cartouches which both appear to read “JTB”. There is also a broad arrow & “WD” which is the War Department mark found on Victorian era British Arms. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 95% of its orig bright blue though fading in areas, the bore is crisp & bright. The frame & breech retain about 50%+ of their muted case colors. Stocks have numerous small dents, dings & scratches though solid & inspector marks described are easily discerned. There is a “star” surcharge on buttplate instead of the normally-encountered “US”. Buttstock appears to have swollen slightly around breech & there is a gap at the top which can be seen in photos. 4-48229 JS63 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1436	$2,950.00	STARR CARTRIDGE CARBINE. SN 37757. Cal. 52 RF. This is an interesting carbine with U.S. Inspectors’ marks and either British or Canadian inspection in very fine overall condition. This carbine which is similar to the Civil War percussion carbine in configuration and markings, design was modified to incorporate rim firing pin, cartridge extractor, and with a redesigned shorter straight hammer. This example is iron-mounted, with all correct sights and markings. Markings include on top of bbl just forward of 2-leaf rear sight “STARR ARMS CO YONKERS,NY”. The same marking is found in two lines on lock & “STARR’S PATENT, SEPT.14TH 1858” is stamped on back of breech. Most parts have small sub-inspector letters & stock has two large cartouches which both appear to read “JTB”. There is also a broad arrow & “WD” which is the War Department mark found on Victorian era British Arms. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 95% of its orig bright blue though fading in areas, the bore is crisp & bright. The frame & breech retain about 50%+ of their muted case colors. Stocks have numerous small dents, dings & scratches though solid & inspector marks described are easily discerned. There is a “star” surcharge on buttplate instead of the normally-encountered “US”. Buttstock appears to have swollen slightly around breech & there is a gap at the top which can be seen in photos. 4-48229 JS63 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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