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BURNSIDE Contract SPENCER 1865 Cavalry Carbine
Guns International #: 101450928 Seller's Inventory #: 8236
Category: Burnside Rifles - Spencer Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
BURNSIDE Contract SPENCER 1865 Cavalry Carbine
Antique Saddle Ring Carbine Made in Providence, RI
Here we present an antique Burnside Contract Spencer Model 1865 Cavalry Saddle Ring Carbine, made circa 1865 by contract by the Burnside Rifle Company in Providence, Rhode Island. The Spencer was a very successful carbine that was desirable on Civil War battlefields due to its handy size, accuracy, and rate of fire. The magazine tube in the butt holds 7 shots and a captured Confederate soldier is quoted as saying that you “load in the morning and fire all day!” The inventor, Christian Spencer, had the unique opportunity to personally instruct President Abraham Lincoln as he test-fired the rifle, resulting in more military sales.
This specimen is one of the Burnside Contract, making it scarcer than those made by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Company. Out of the 34,000 made by Burnside, over 30,000 were purchased by the U.S. government. The top of the frame is marked “SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE/PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860/MANUF’D AT PROV. R.I./BY BURNSIDE RIFLE CO.” and “Model 1865”. There are inspector cartouches on the left side of the stock. Single letter inspector marks throughout.
The overall condition is very good plus. The blue finish is 55%. The markings are clear. The walnut stock is in good shape with requisite handling marks. There is a hairline crack near the toe and it does not move or flex. The bore is clean with a small amount of scaling. The action is excellent. Here is a great example of one of the premiere weapons of the American Civil War!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 20 inches.
Caliber: .50 Spencer
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2835
#8236
SOLD
Antique: Yes