How can i fix this Starr

[General Butler]

So I like this little carbine. The bumps and bruises and as you hold the gun to your shoulder where your finger automatically falls is nicely worn on the wood. Guess if was used a lot
But, when you cock the mechanism, the "bolt" slips out...there must be a missing internal piece.
Now I am not shooting it and from a looks standpoint you would never know...BUT.
I wonder who carried it?

 

[hink441]

That's a beauty for sure. If only they could talk!!

 

[General Butler]

That's a beauty for sure. If only they could talk!!

Ya that would be sweet..thanks

 

[johan_steele]

I'm a little confused by your description of the issue. Do you mean the hammer will not stay cocked and drops as soon as you let it go?

more do you mean the action opens unexpectedly?
If you wish it repaired DO NOT take it to a typical modern gun shop. It can be destroyed by an inexperienced smith. Use a competent black powder gunsmith. My first suggestion would be Lodgewood followed by Todd Watts but I don't know if he's still working.

Good luck

 

[General Butler]

I'm a little confused by your description of the issue. Do you mean the hammer will not stay cocked and drops as soon as you let it go?

more do you mean the action opens unexpectedly?
If you wish it repaired DO NOT take it to a typical modern gun shop. It can be destroyed by an inexperienced smith. Use a competent black powder gunsmith. My first suggestion would be Lodgewood followed by Todd Watts but I don't know if he's still working.

Good luck

Good question so bear with me. When you operate the lever to open the breech to load another round, the "block" where the round would go slips down and almost.out. does this make sense?

 

[UCVRelics]

Nice Starr, I would just leave it as is if your not going to shoot it.

 

[General Butler]

Nice Starr, I would just leave it as is if your not going to shoot it.

I am not going to no. It does feel real good in your hand and its (dumb) but.cool.to feel the hand wear for heavy use.
Nice website by the way

 

[johan_steele]

Good question so bear with me. When you operate the lever to open the breech to load another round, the "block" where the round would go slips down and almost.out. does this make sense?

Yes, there is a catch that keeps it from doing that. I would call Lodgewood and explain the issue. I believe the name of the part is "block catch" or "block pin." If you explain it to David Stavlo as you just did he will be able to tell you if he has the part in stock. The Starr used a similar setup to the Sharps drop breach though it's different enough I don't know if it's as quick and simple fix as the Sharps.



I hope that helps.

 

[General Butler]

Yes, there is a catch that keeps it from doing that. I would call Lodgewood and explain the issue. I believe the name of the part is "block catch" or "block pin." If you explain it to David Stavlo as you just did he will be able to tell you if he has the part in stock. The Starr used a similar setup to the Sharps drop breach though it's different enough I don't know if it's as quick and simple fix as the Sharps.



I hope that helps.

It does, thanks I will reach out to them tomorrow. I am not inept around machinery so maybe with the right part I can do it.
Thanks