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M1865 early Burnside Spencer Repeater .50 cal saddle ring carbine
Guns International #: 100867907 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Spencer Rifles - Civil War Carbines
Seller's Information
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Seller: James55
Member Since: 6/5/17
State: North Carolina
Zip: 28787
Country: United States
Phone: (828) 216-3182
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 1
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: check
Description:
Fine specimen of 1865 Burnside Spencer Repeater .50 saddle ring carbine manufactured in Providence, RI. In November 1864 The US Ordnance Department requested an improved Model 1865 Spencer carbine be manufactured in 50 caliber with a 20” round barrel. The Burnside Rifle Company made another 34,000 or so with 3 groove rifling. In March of 1865 the Department added the requirement of a Stabler cut-off system. This M1865 is one of the earlier production carbines produced by Spencer (made before the end of the war) & predates that final improvement. This example is in fine condition overall with very good bore showing strong rifling. Metal surfaces showing good original finish mixed with a pleasing patina. Stocks are very good, showing cartouche behind saddle ring. Crisp markings throughout including “M1865” stamped on barrel. A super example of a late Civil War & early Indian War period carbine that predates the Stabler cut-off system which was ordered by the Ordnance Dept. in March 1865. These early M1865s made it into the field & saw service before Lee surrendered. Our family has this gun because we are directly related to the general through the Spottswoods. My great-great grandmother rode to school with Lee sometimes aboard his horse, Old Traveler.
SOLD
Antique: Yes