Guns International #: 103116345
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Guns International #: 103116345
Category - Spencer Rifles
- Burnside Rifles
Model 1865 Spencer Rifle caliber .56-56 rimfire
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. 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 Price: $4,495.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103116345
Guns International #: 103116345