Guns International #: 103286565
Seller's Inventory #: 572289
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Guns International #: 103286565
Category - Spencer Rifles
- Antique Rifles - Cartridge
SPENCER REPEATING RIFLES CO. 1861 56-50 SPENCER
Description: Guns Listing ID: 572289 Spencer Model 1860/1861 – .56 Spencer (˜.56 cal) REPEATING RIFLE / CARBINE The Spencer Model 1860/1861 is a historically significant repeating rifle/carbine chambered for the .56 Spencer rimfire cartridge (commonly referred to as .56 cal), designed in the mid-19th century to provide markedly increased firepower over single-shot muzzleloaders. Widely used during the American Civil War and thereafter, the Spencer combined robust construction with a user-friendly repeating mechanism, making it a favored arm for cavalry, artillerymen, and skirmishers who needed rapid follow-up fire. Constructed with a steel barrel and action mated to a wooden stock, the Spencer features a manually-cycled lever action that cocks the hammer and chambers the next round from a multi-shot tubular magazine located in the buttstock. The rifle/carbine employs rimfire .56 Spencer cartridges, a simple bead front sight (with some examples later fitted with ladder or folding rear sights), and a rugged lockwork intended for military use. Its relatively high rate of aimed fire and straightforward maintenance made it an influential design in the transition from single-shot to repeating small arms. Engineered for battlefield reliability and increased sustained fire, the Spencer emphasizes rapid follow-up capability and straightforward operation. Its repeating magazine, durable construction, and historical pedigree make it a notable and collectible example of early metallic-cartridge firearms. Specifications Model: Spencer Model 1860 / Model 1861 Caliber: .56 Spencer rimfire (approx. .56 caliber) Action: Manually-cycled lever action with tubular buttstock magazine Barrel Length: Commonly 22.0 inches (carbine) to ~26.0 inches (rifle) Overall Length: Approx. 38–46 inches (varies by model) Height: Approx. 6–7 inches (varies) Width: Approx. 1.5–2.0 inches Capacity: 7 rounds (tubular magazine in buttstock) Trigger: Single-stage, external hammer-fired Weight: Approx. 7.5–9.0 lbs (unloaded, depending on configuration) The Spencer Model 1860/1861 in .56 Spencer offers historically important repeating capability, rugged 19th-century construction, and markedly improved sustained fire over contemporaneous single-shot arms. Built for practical battlefield use, it remains an important collectible and a milestone in the development of modern repeaters. NOTE: This is a very old gun that comes with history from civil war. Curio/Relic: Yes Antique: Yes Manufacturer: SPENCER REPEATING RIFLES CO. Model: 1861 Caliber Info: 56-50 SPENCER Condition: Used - Non-Certified Barrels: 22" BARREL Action: LEVER ACTION Finish: wood Price: $6,600.99 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103286565
Seller's Inventory #: 572289
Guns International #: 103286565
Seller's Inventory #: 572289