3111 FINE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 SPENCER MILITARY RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Cal 56-52, S# 23061. Standard configuration, 30" barrel, adjustable rear sight & inspector initial initials stamped at breech. Frame stamped: "SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO BOSTON MASS. / PAT'D MARCH 6 1860". Stock has 2 inspector's cartouches. Roy Marcot in his recent text on Spencer Arms, points out a contract for State of Massachusetts in 1864 with known rifles falling in the serial range between 22,000-24,000. Do the "M" inspection marks on this rifle denote Massachusetts? CONDITION: very good overall, appears complete and all original, metal is overall gray iron patina with staining and pitting. Stocks are sound and solid, one hairline starting rear of lock, both inspection cartouches are discernible rear of lock screw, small inspector letter "M" is found on barrel and back of frame, lever, and breech block. Mechanically functional with good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. (01-24944/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.