Starr carbine
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The Starr carbine was a breechloading single-shot rifle used by the United States Army. Designed in 1858, the Starr was primarily used by cavalry soldiers in the American Civil War.
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Starr carbine | |
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Type | Carbine |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Used by | United States, Japan, Bunyoro[1] |
Wars | American Civil War, Boshin War, American Indian Wars, |
Production history | |
Designer | Ebenezer Starr |
Designed | 1858 |
Manufacturer | Starr Arms Company |
Produced | 1858–1867 |
No. built | 25,000 |
Specifications | |
Length | 37.5 in (950 mm) |
Barrel length | 21 in (530 mm) |
Caliber | .54 in (14 mm) |
Action | Falling-block |
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