RARE Antique SPENCER Repeating SPORTING RIFLE .56-46 CF WILD WEST Rifle 1 of only 1,800 Manufactured circa 1864 to 1868

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RARE Antique SPENCER Repeating SPORTING RIFLE .56-46 CF WILD WEST Rifle  
 
1 of only 1,800 Manufactured circa 1864 to 1868

Here Ancestry Guns presents a rare antique Spencer Sporting Rifle manufactured by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. in Boston, Massachusetts. This rifle in chambered in the powerful .56-46 Centerfire cartridge and one of only 1,800 manufactured between 1864 and 1868 according to page 110 of "Spencer Repeating Firearms" by Roy Marcot. These scarce Spencer sporting rifles are far less common than the over 144,000 Spencer rifles and carbines made in total. This is truly one of the iconic rifles of the Civil War and Western Frontier.
The Spencer Repeating Rifle Company was in existence for a relatively short period of time, from its inception in January 1862 until completion in December 1868. During these six short years the company focused on production of military contract rifles and carbines, eventually providing 13,474 rifles and 64,692 carbines to the government during the Civil War and subsequent Indian Campaigns. At the end of the Civil War in 1865, full factory production of sporting rifles began using newly forged receivers. These “late model” Sporting Rifles, as is this one, have a unique set of serial numbers off-set next to the rear tang as their distinguishing feature. This example, with its low (495) serial number, was built early in the “late model” rifles. The demise of the company and the end of the Sporting Rifle factory production was mainly due to demand. The breechblock would not accept longer, more powerful cartridges that were being utilized on the frontier which resulted in decreasing sales.

The overall condition is nearing fine. Original barrel blue and light case colors on the frame. Strong action. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. Clear, legible markings. This example sports a solid stock and maintains a nice smooth re-varnish. A chip is missing from the left side of the forend.

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

Barrel is 26 inches.

Caliber: .56-46 Centerfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$4550

#259620
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $4,550.00
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