#5080 • Civil War Spencer Carbine Model 1865

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

High bid $2,250.00

Status: Sold

Spencer Carbine Model 1865 in .50 cal with 20" round barrel. Carbine is serial numbered "857". The top of the frame is stamped in 4 lines "SPENCER REPEATING / PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860 / MANUF 'D AT PROV. R. I. / BY BURNSIDE RIFLE Co." and in 2 lines "MODEL / 1865". Carbine presents a good bore. Metal surface of the gun exhibits a nice patina/toning with some light surface rust spotting. Wood is in good condition with some light digs and abrasions with exception of area near ring and wrist that presents some deeper wood digs. Left side of stock exhibits two lightly stamped ordnance inspector's cartouches.