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Spencer Model 1865 Carbine Lever Rifle ORIGINAL
Guns International #: 101034618 Seller's Inventory #: 18-2177
Category: Spencer Rifles - Civil War Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (423) 875-4868
Number of Active Listings: 106
Total Number of Listings: 1272
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Description:
Update 5/21/19 Please Read the Revised Description. Though the Model 1865 Spencer Carbine came to late to be issued for use in the Civil War (1861-65), it is very similar to its predecessor, the Model 1860. Spencer developed his rifle before the Civil War, but the Union Army was not interested in a fast shooting rifle, for fear the soldiers would “waist ammunition.” Primarily, their fear was that the soldiers would kill the enemy at a higher rate than the enemy could. God forbid the Union soldiers be allowed to do their job faster and with fewer casualties on their side. The primary issue was that Union generals at the time were still using Revolutionary War tactics – this despite the fact the army practiced using cover and concealed fire tactics to a limited extent during that war. To overcome this road block, Spencer presented his rifle to President Lincoln personally and allowed him to shoot his new rifle. Lincoln was so impressed with it that he encouraged the Army to quickly adopt the rifle. Unfortunately, many in the Army still opposed the adoption, forcing Lincoln to fire several people (for their stupidity) before the Spencer would be finally issued. The Spencer Carbine became very popular with the troops, particularly with the cavalry. The Spencer held 7 rounds in its tubular magazine and could fire at an average of 14 rounds in a minute (sometimes as high as 20) as opposed to the usual 2-3 rounds. At the Battle of Chickamauga, the famous “Lightning Brigade” with their Spencer rifles held Alexander’s Bridge in the face of two Confederate charges, delaying them from crossing the creek. The Model of 1865 came too late to see service during the war, but it became very popular after the war among those moving out west. The Spencer shown here will likely be chambered for the .56-50 Spencer cartridge, though it could just as easily be chambered for the .56-52 Spencer, which used the same diameter projectile (.512-inches) as the .56-50. Both cartridges were produced by ammo manufacturers until 1919. The rifle is in fair condition considering its age. Originally the rifle was missing three screws, and the buttplate screw had been replaced with a Phillips head screw. The consignor however managed to track down replacements for the forend screw and the front saddle bar screw. The pictures have been update to reflect these changes. All wear is shown above. As of 2018 the carbine is now over 150 years old (153 years assuming it left the factory in 1865)! It is not recommended to fire an original Spencer given its age, assuming one could find ammo for it. The Spencer played an important role in U.S. history. It helped Union forces defeat greater numbers of Confederate soldiers and arguably helped to shorten the war. Alongside the Henry 1860 rifle it proved that lever rifles were a valid form of weaponry, starting the path towards more well-known lever actions such as the Winchester Models 1873, ’76, ’86, ’92, ’94, and ‘95, and the Marlin Models 1894 and 95.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Spencer
Model: M1865
Caliber Info: .56-52 or .56-50 Spencer
Condition: Antique
Barrels: 20 inches (508mm)
Action: Lever
Stock: Wood
Fore End: Wood
Finish: Case Hardened
Sights: Iron
Manufacture Date: c. 1865