Saddle rifle "Starr" with metal cartridge model 1865, one shot, calibre 56-50. Round barrel, rifled, with rise. Breech block tilting backwards by cocking the underguard lever. Tailstock marked "STARR'S PATENT SEPT 14th 1858". Saddle ring on the left side. Bedplate. Walnut stock. Length: 96 cm In the state. (Pitting, accidents and damages to the stock) Starr received, on February 21, 1865, an order of 3 000 specimens adapted to the cartridge 56-50 Spencer, which were delivered between March and April of the same year. A new order was then placed on April 11, 1865 for the supply of 2 000 additional specimens.