Starr Carbine Rifle

Firearm

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Starr Carbine Rifle

Entry/Object ID

2025.36.016

Description

.54 caliber Starr carbine breechloading single-shot rifle primarily used by cavalry soldiers in the American Civil War.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Firearm Detail

Manufacturer

Starr Arms Co.

Place Made

City

Yonkers

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Date Made

1861 - 1864

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Receiver Marking

Location

Side plate and barrel

Transcription

Starr Arms Co. / Yonkers N. Y.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Receiver Marking

Location

Top

Transcription

Starr's Patent / Sept 14th 1858

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Width

4-1/4 in

Length

37-1/2 in

Weight

7-3/8 lb

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Starr Arms Co., Starr, Ebenzer

Related Events

Event

Civil War