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Model 1865 Spencer Rifle caliber .56-56 rimfire Guns International #: 103116345 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Spencer Rifles - Burnside Rifles Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: MI-BRI Downrange, LLC. Company: MI-BRI Downrange LLC Member Since: 7/18/16 First Name: Paul Last Name: Jakubson State: Connecticut Zip: 06413 Country: United States Phone: (203) 996-8658 Number of Active Listings: 2 Total Number of Listings: 64 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Buyer is responsible shipping Payment Types Accepted: Bank check,postal money order, Master Card, Visa, American Express Description: 1865 Spencer mfg by The Burnside Rifle Co, Providence RI  Price Reduced This model 1865 Spencer SRC rifle, serial number 13089, is unique in its history.  The firearm has been documented by The Guns of History, Inc. as authored by Wendell Grangaard on November 7,2022.  What makes this rifle highly collectible stems from his research which shows it being issued to Pvt. Samuel S. Shade, Company C of the 7th Cavalry.  Pvt. Shade was listed as killed in action during the battle of The Little Big Horn.  His troop was assighned to the Northern Sector.  Mr. Grangaard believes Pvt Shade was issued this rifle as a spare and was found in his spare scabbard.  He also believes that it was recovered by a Blackfeet Lakota Sioux Indian named Black Crow who was seeking to take one of the fallen soldier's horse and found the rifle in a saddle bag.  The provenece of this rifle is documented along with his reference sources which will accompany this gun.  In addition there a copy of Private Shade's discharge certificate that indicates his location and cause of death. The rifle itself is in fair condition with a decent patina.  It is missing the saddle ring attachment.  The barell interior is in rough shape with significant rust and pitting although you can still make out the land and grooves.  I can only attribute this condition to the little maintenance performed by the indian owner being unfamiliar to the caustic effect of black powder.  The action moves smoothly and the magazine tube is intact and can be removed easily. There is one round of original ammo that will acompany the gun along with a box of blanks. If you need additional photos please contact me. Price: $4,495.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .56-56 Spencer Manufacturer: Spencer Repeating Arms Model: 1865 Serial Number: 13089 Barrel Length: 18 Condition: fair Metal Condition: nice patina Wood Condition: fair Bore Condition: poor Action: lever Manufacture Date: 1865