Description
This is an honest and classic example of the most famous repeating Civil War carbine, the Spencer. Patented in 1860 but not issued into service until late 1862, this weapon made one soldier equal to at least SEVEN in the field of those armed with the standard single shot weapons of the era. Known for reliability and accuracy, the Spencer was an immediate success in the field and no Civil War collection is complete without one!
According to Springfield Research Database, several Federal cavalry units received weapons in the direct range of this one including the 6th Illinois, the 6th Indiana and the 19th New York from 1863 until the Fall of 1864.
The weapon shows honest field use overall and functions properly in all respects. All markings are visible and exhibit field wear from actual use. Bargain priced for the Christmas season!
This Civil War Model 1860 Spencer breechloading, repeating rimfire carbine was contracted and produced by the Spencer Rifle Company of Boston, Massachusetts in late Spring, 1863. Some 144,500 Spencer carbines and rifles were contracted to the US government for military use. This example is in very good original condition overall. Tthe M1860 Spencer carbine has a 20” long barrel fitted to its two piece walnut stock / fore-end. Metal frame exhibits no original case colors or any bluing. A smooth, dark plum colored patina covers all gunmetal. Barrel exhibits some light splotching near the muzzle area and retains its original folding rear sight with ladder and slide. Front blade sight original. The dusty bore exhibits original six-groove rifling that has slight pitting. Should clean up to semi-bright.
