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CIVIL WAR|FRONTIER Antique U.S. BURNSIDE M1865 SPENCER Saddle Ring CARBINE Cavalry BREECH LOADING Saddle Ring Carbine
Guns International #: 103529319 Seller's Inventory #: 250148
Category: Burnside Rifles - Civil War Rifles
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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.
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Description:
CIVIL WAR|FRONTIER Antique U.S. BURNSIDE M1865 SPENCER Saddle Ring CARBINE
Cavalry BREECH LOADING Saddle Ring Carbine
Here we present an antique U.S. Burnside Rifle Company Contract Model 1865 Spencer Saddle Ring Carbine, made 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.
This would have been an upgrade for a grunt lugging around the Trapdoor rifles of the time that were powerful, but only single shot, whereas the Spencer still packed plenty of punch but with 7 in the rear-feed magazine tube.
The overall condition is very good. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Strong action. The stock and forend are in good condition for the age and remain solid. Original and consistent dark patina. Clear markings.
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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$3400
#250148
SOLD
Antique: Yes