 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
American Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Carbine in .56-56 Spencer Rimfire ** Handsome Civil War Issued Carbine **
Guns International #: 101475659 Seller's Inventory #: CM20-900
Category: Spencer Rifles - Civil War Carbines
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 4/27/15
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 184
Total Number of Listings: 14865
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check
Description:
The revolutionary Spencer Repeating Rifle Company Model 1860 Carbine was introduced in 1863 during the American Civil War. The 7-shot repeater chambered in the .56-56 Spencer metallic rimfire cartridge was one of the most important weapons of the war, as the firepower advantage it gave an individual soldier against an enemy armed with a muzzle-loading musket was immense. Issued mainly to Union cavalry troops, the Spencer 1860 Carbine became the most sought-after weapon of the Civil War. The Confederates captured a number of Spencers during the course of the war, but they were not able to use them to great effect because they could not secure enough of the metallic cartridge ammunition which was manufactured in Union territory. The Spencer carbine served throughout the Civil War and into the American Indian Wars, before finally being replaced by the Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield. Many of these Spencer carbines were sold off as surplus to civilians, where many of them had second lives protecting settlers headed out to the American West, as well as taking game to feed them. This particular Model 1860 Carbine is serial number 60320, and is in excellent refinished condition. It has a nice vintage patina, a bright clean bore and a perfectly functioning action. The furniture is beautiful with a nice grain and very few dents and dings considering its +150 year age. This would make a nice addition to a Civil War collection anyone can be proud of.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Spencer Repeating Rifle Company
Model: 1860
Serial Number: 60320
Barrel Length: 22 Inches
Metal Condition: Refinished
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent