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CIVIL WAR Antique BURNSIDE U.S. Contract SPENCER M1865 Saddle Ring CARBINE Classic Union Army Carbine Made in Providence, RI Guns International #: 102079332 Seller's Inventory #: 217396 Category: Burnside Rifles - Civil War Carbines Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1466 Total Number of Listings: 29962 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: CIVIL WAR Antique BURNSIDE U.S. Contract SPENCER M1865 Saddle Ring CARBINE Classic Union Army Carbine Made in Providence, RI Here we present an antique U.S. Burnside Contract Spencer Model 1865 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 overall condition is good. Original patina. The action is functional. The bore is in good shape for its age. Solid stock (minor dents and dings). Legible markings. Here is an example of a Carbine manufactured at the end of the Civil War that would have seen so much history in the hands of a cavalryman. 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. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2995 #217396 SOLD Antique: Yes |