Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 8217 Knives & Daggers though we are unable to

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

There is also the usual wear on the stainless steel rim

yellow lightning bolts and an American Flag decal

but definitely has some important differences

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

Original U.S. Civil War Starr Model 1858 Capping Breech Loader Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial 8217 Knives & Daggers though we are unable toOriginal 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