It was accurate fired rapidly had a long effective range and held seven metallic cartridges that weren’t affected by moisture. The Spencer carbine was different from any other firearm of its time. Our Assessment: The inventor of the Spencer Carbine was Christopher Miner Spencer, one of the leading figures of the machine tool industry. The magazine body has fairly strong case color on the rear tab and the body appears to have been polished bright, possibly a new-production part.
SERIAL NUMBER SPENCER 1865 CRACK
The complete magazine has a crack in the body just in front of the follower’s indexing stud at the front edge and has erosion on its rear tab matching the buttplate. NORTH & Co / NEW HAVEN – Ct”, one complete 7-round magazine and one magazine body which does not have a follower or sling. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a sling clip and swivel marked “O.B. The hammer has a half-cock safety position.
This rifle was originally equipped with a Stabler Cut-off, but it has been removed and a fill-screw installed. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition as Antique.
SERIAL NUMBER SPENCER 1865 SERIAL
The receiver’s markings on the top-front are worn and incomplete, the serial markings are clear. The screw heads range from sharp, and likely replaced, to distressed, but serviceable. The barrel and exposed portions of the receiver have been polished bright, now showing scattered light surface erosion which was scrubbed out and some scattered minor surface oxidation. While there is case color on the parts mentioned, they also show wear and light surface oxidation. Remaining finish is in the sling bar, trigger plate, and the portions of the lever/breech-block assembly concealed when the action is closed. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 7% of its metal finish. There is light-moderate erosion and pitting in the bore. The difference in finish between the bottom tang, sling bar and the receiver may indicate replacement parts.īore Condition: The bore is gray with moderate wear in the rifling. Remaining finish appears original to the parts. Type of Finish: The barrel has been polished bright, the receiver is case-colored.įinish Originality: The barrel’s finish has been removed intentionally and the receiver also shows some polishing. The stocks rate in about Very Good condition as refinished and/or replaced. The plate has scattered erosion and wear. The LOP measures 13″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is also a sling bar on the left of the wrist and a steel semi-crescent buttplate. The buttstock is either a replacement or refinished, showing some more notable nicks, dings and scratches with the most notable spot of wear behind and to the right of the sling swivel in the belly. The forend has a few light nicks, scuffs and scratches. A barrel band is included, but it has no provision for retention. The forend is a replacement which is secured by a screw at the bottom-rear. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut. The slider can be slid up and down, but stays where you put it. The ladder is marked from “2” at the bottom of the ladder for use with the lower “U” notch, “3” to “7” for use with a slider, and marked “8” next to the notch on the top edge. When the ladder is raised, there is a “V” notch at the bottom of the ladder, a “V” notch at the top of the slider and another in the top edge of the ladder. There is a shallow “V” notch in the bottom of the sight for use when the ladder is folded down. The rear sight is a folding ladder sight. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade integral to a rectangular base at the front of the barrel. The barrel is marked “C C P”, covered by the barrel band, and the bottom-rear is marked “12452”.īarrel Length: The round barrel is 20” in length. The top rear of the receiver is marked “12452A”.
BY BURNSIDE RIFLE C o” and “MODEL / 1865”. Markings: The top of the receiver at the chamber is marked “SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE / PAT’D MA/ MANUF’D AT PROV, R.I. Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold "Other" Pre-1900 American ArmsĬaliber: .50 Springfield Carbine (.56-50 Spencer Rimfire)Īction Type: Lever Operated Rotating Breechblock Repeating Rifle with Tubular Magazine Loaded Through the Buttstock
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