#5073 • Civil War Spencer Carbine-Model 1860

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $1,200.00

Status: Sold

Spencer Carbine Model 1860 in .52 cal with 22" round barrel. Carbine is serial numbered"18771". The top of the receiver is weakly stamped in 3 lines"SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS / PAT'S MARCH 6, 1860". Carbine presents a good bore that presents some corrosion at breech end with some dirt. Metal surface of the gun exhibits a graying with some surface rust and mottling. Wood is in good condition with some digs and abrasions. Barrel band has been nickel plated. Forestock has been replaced at some time in firearm's past. Left side of stock presents ordnance inspector's cartouche"ELA".