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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Starr carbine
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1858
- Service Entry Year1858
- DesignerEbenezer Starr
- Weight (Empty)3.36 kg
- Notable UsersUnited States, Japan, Bunyoro
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge.54 caliber paper/linen, 56-50 Spencer rimfire
- Calibre13.7 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBreak Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length533 mm
- Sight Typethree-position rear sight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction3MOD.3
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production35,000
- Production Start1858
- Production End1867
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1861First deployment: American Civil War
- 1867Production started
- 1890Production ended
159
years in service
23
years in production
35,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
40CARBINES4PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · CARBINES1706UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS24PERFORMANCE/PRICE · CARBINES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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