Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 8217 Knives & Daggers but definitely has some important

but definitely has some important differences

On the opposite side off the receiver there is a star with crescent moon marking over:

The 1st and 2nd Marine Raider Battalions

though we are unable to confirm whether this was added during war time

Original examples as this are increasing hard to find and are much sought after

Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 8217 Knives & Daggers but definitely has some importantOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Starr carbine was a "Capping Breech Loader" single shot firearm used by the United States Army. Designed in 1858, the Starr was primarily used by cavalry soldiers in the American Civil War. In January 1858, Ebenezer Starr submitted his design for a single shot, breech loading cap fired rifle to the Washington Armory for evaluation. During testing, the rifle was noted to have no misfires, and its accuracy was