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SPENCER MODEL 1865 CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
SPENCER MODEL 1865 CARBINE.

Cal. 50 RF (56-50 Spencer). S# 3564. Bbl. 20" carbine style with barleycorn front and graduated leaf rear sight. Action has saddle ring and bar on left side. Front receiver ring is marked "MODEL 1865" followed by "SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE / PAT'D MARCH 6, 1850 / MANUR'D AT PROV. R.I. / BY BURNSIDE RIFLE Co." Band fastened carbine forearm. Straight grip walnut stock with inletted sling swivel. 7 Round magazine inserts through steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: metal has faded to light brown/gray appearance showing scattered light pitting. Sanded and refinished wood shows heavy wear and handling marks. Stock has cracks and chips around action, lock, lower tang and buttplate. Bore retains sound 3 groove rifling. Sound action. (01-21343/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.