Guns International #: 100849631
Seller's Inventory #: 10378

Category - Civil War Carbines - Spencer Rifles

Category
Civil War Carbines
Spencer Rifles

SPENCER 1865 Carbine BURNSIDE Contract Civil War

Description:

SPENCER 1865 Carbine BURNSIDE Contract Civil War

Antique Saddle Ring Carbine Made in Providence, RI

Here we present an antique Spencer Model 1865 Carbine, made in 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. Various parts have single letter sub-inspector initials. The barrel is 3 groove.

The overall condition is very good. The iron shows a very even dark brown patina. All markings are clear and legible. The walnut stock is solid with a curious little mother of pearl inlay, about half the size of a dime on the right side. Bore is shiny and the rifling is sharp. The action is excellent.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 20 inches in length.

Caliber: 56-50 rimfire

Bore is in very good condition. The firing mechanism is excellent.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1750

#10378

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Antique: Yes