GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
CIVIL WAR SPENCER CARBINE. SPENCER CARBINE 34034 50 This gun conforms to other early issued Spencer carbines with better than average markings on receiver flat "SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO BOSTON MASS/PAT'D MARCH 6 1860″, 22″ bbl mounted on straight grained walnut stock. This is a nice unaltered example of the popular Civil War Spencer carbine. CONDITION: Very good overall, complete and orig with exception of replaced hammer screw, smooth grey/brown metal with traces of blue in protected areas on bbl and bright blue under forestock where matching SN is found. Frame, lock, hammer and lever show strong case colors in protected areas. Lock and frame both show areas of lamination on right side which is quite unusual. Stocks are sound and solid, well fit with no inspectors cartouche, small dings, dents and scratches with hand worn patina. Mechanically gun functions well with good bore with crisp discernible rifling. 50458-6 JS (3,000-5,000)