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Early Spencer Model 1865 Canadian Infantry Rifle 2 Digit Serial
Guns International #: 101894152 Seller's Inventory #: 38617
Category: Spencer Rifles - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1191
Total Number of Listings: 20199
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #34, .50 RF, 30" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some mild freckling within the grooves. This rifle is not equipped with a Stabler cut-off, and has retained about 40-50% of the original blue along the barrel, that has turned to an overall dark plum-brown patina mixing with pewter gray on the balance. Additionally, there is a line of small impact marks along the left side of the breech. The frame has and overall mottled pewter patina that carries over onto the lever. The walnut forend and buttstock were refinished long ago, and have numerous scattered bruises and marks throughout, as well as a series of hairline cracks along the comb. The magazine tube is in very good shape with a functional spring and follower and the mechanism is tight and functions flawlessly. The Canadian Government procured a number of Starr, Spencer, and Peabody rifles to arm their militia against Fenian cross-border raids. Some of the Spencer rifles were procured directly by the British Government and were “W^D" stamped, however those acquired directly by Canada from the US were unmarked. This rifle was purchased in Canada, and was most probably one of the stop-gap guns used against the Fenians. This is a fine Spencer overall, with a fantastic low serial number, and would make a great addition to a collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Spencer
Model: Rifle
Serial Number: 34
Caliber Info: .50
Gauge Info: .50