The Civil War Army model was manufactured by Spencer Repeating Rifle Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Exceedingly rare original Spencer Repeating Rifle Model 1860 Saddle Ring Carbine used by Union Cavalry during the U.S. Civil War. The government purchased models were in the serial number ranges of approximately 700 to 11000 with another small group in the 28000 range. There is no scoring inside the barrel and no scratches in the stock. This is a very nice condition genuine Burnside Rifle Company Model 1865 Spencer Repeating Carbine. Good Luck RIFLE CO BOSTON, MASS, PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860. SPENCER REPEATING . rifle date made ca 1862 associated person Lincoln, Abraham maker Spencer Repeating Arms Company place made United States Measurements overall: 47 1/4 in; 120.015 cm ID Number AF.297603.3 accession number 297603 catalog number 297603.3 serial number The founder of the company spent years in the National Archives collecting serial numbers of arms issued by the U.S. Military from the Civil War up on thru World War II. Features a lowered silver blade front sight and adjustable rear sight graduated to 800 yards. On the Model 1860, the flat top surface of the receiver was stamped: SPENCER REPEATING. All parts completely correct and never messed with an fine untouched excellent example. It appears to be in good condition. And, to make identification even more difficult, there are huge and multiple gaps between indicated serial numbers. The serial number 22733 of this wonderful Spencer repeating rifle is in the range of Spencer rifles that were issued during the U.S. Civil War! I have a Spencer Repeating Rifle serial number 8874. Depending on how lucky you are, you might find out the unit your rifle was originally issued to or you might not as there are gaps in the serial number records. Two versions of the Spencer were manufactured by both the Burnside Rifle Company (30,496) and the Boston Rifle Factory that was owned and operated by Christopher Spencer (64,685) for a total of 95,181 weapons and 58,238,924 cartridges. The Spencer rifle, with its lever action, seven shot tubular magazine and internally-primed metallic-cased cartridge, was a popular wartime breechloader. The 56-52 and 56-50 rim fire metallic cartridges were used in the Spencer Carbines. HISTORICAL CIVIL WAR 1860 SPENCER RIFLE Description: 1860 Spencer Rifle s/n 5178 Early Historical Civil War Repeating Rifle 56-56 Spencer Rim-fire (52 caliber) “Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. “Boston Mass Patd. Original U.S. Burnside Rifle Company Model 1865 Spencer Repeating Carbine - Serial Number 26983. Its inventor, Christopher Spencer, was a native of Connecticut and a former employee of Samuel Colt. Original Item: Only One Available. The matching serial number is present on the barrel, under the forend. The rifle is all original and is an absolutely superb … As a courtesy to SSS members, I am happy to reveal to you the information I have regarding the serial number of your Spencer carbine or rifle. RIFLE CO. … Regular price $2,295.00. The serial number 42560 is very stamped into the rear of the upper receiver, in front of the buttstock joint. 11,471 of these rifles were purchased by the government out of about 20, 000 manufactured. This paragraph is a DISCLAIMER of sorts. 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