GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
FINE CIVIL WAR SPENCER RIFLE. SPENCER RIFLE 3420 52 Cal. 52. Standard configuration, 30" bbl of desirable early Civil War rifle. Gun is sound and solid with crisp action and excellent bore, with strong traces of finish. Especially nice mark on top of breech "SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO BOSTON MASS / PAT'D MARCH 6 1860". CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. All matching and complete. Metal is a mottled grey/plum overall, with scattered areas of staining and pitting, traces of finish are found on bands, nosecap and breech in protected areas. Forestock appears better than buttstock, most likely a later edition. Buttstock sound and solid with numerous cosmetic defects. Inspector initials "DAP" stamped on top of comb. Crisp action and bright shiny bore. 51046-7 JS (2,500-4,000)