Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #5013
  • Lot #1108
Lot #1107
Lot #1109

Lot 1108: Civil War Era U.S. Starr Falling Block Percussion Carbine

Lot 1108: Civil War Era U.S. Starr Falling Block Percussion Carbine

Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Civil War Era U.S. Starr Falling Block Percussion Carbine

Manufacturer: Starr Arms Company
Model: Percussion-Carbine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 468
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is partially darkened with crisp rifling.
Description:

Starr Arms Co. manufactured approximately 20,601 of these percussion carbines between 1862-1865 during the Civil War, according to "Flayderman's Guide" (9th Edition, 9B-098). Inspection initials on various components, with two cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with much of the original finish, some areas turned to a smooth brown patina. Wood is also very good, with a large chipped absent section visible above the lock, a chipped absent section at the toe. The toe of the brass buttplate is bent. Mechanically excellent.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #42: Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1859 Percussion Carbine

    Lot #43: Richardson/Overman Gallager Carbine

    Lot #600: U.S. Colt Special Model 1861 Contract Percussion Rifle-Musket

    Lot #591: Civil War Era Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with Holster

    Lot #46: Civil War Era U.S. Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

    Lot #68: Civil War Era British Commercial Pattern 1853 "Enfield" Musket