SPENCER MODEL 1865 SADDLE RING CARBINE, COLORADO TERRITORY.

SPENCER MODEL 1865 SADDLE RING CARBINE, COLORADO TERRITORY. SN 28496. Cal 56-50, 20″ rnd bbl. This is a fine Model 1865 with rare Colorado Territorial markings branded in buttstock in 5/16″ high letters “U.S. Col. Ter.”. Colorado was a territory from the beginning of the Civil War until it became a state in 1876. This gun would’ve been used by Colorado cavalry throughout the early Indian Wars. This gun is in “as found” condition with excellent patina and markings being all original and complete. This gun is in the normal configuration noted of other 1865s. Breech is marked “MODEL 1865 / SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE / PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860 / MANUF’D AT PROV. RI. BY BURNSIDE RIFLE CO.”. Serial number is found at back of breech. Various sub-inspector marks are found on metal parts. Two crisp inspector cartouches are found in buttstock behind saddle ring bar. This is a fine example of a rarely seen Colorado Territorial marked 1865 Spencer Carbine that is in original “as found” condition. CONDITION: Bbl overall is brown and smooth with areas of staining and pitting. Frame, lock, lever & sling bar retain small traces of case colors with balance being brown patina with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with a few scattered dings, dents and scratches. There is about a 1/2″ chip in buttstock behind lock that does not effect esthetics. Cartouches are good and discernible. Gun is mechanically sound. Bore retains good discernible rifling with scattered staining and pitting. 4-46105 JS127 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2149	$4,600.00	SPENCER MODEL 1865 SADDLE RING CARBINE, COLORADO TERRITORY. SN 28496. Cal 56-50, 20″ rnd bbl. This is a fine Model 1865 with rare Colorado Territorial markings branded in buttstock in 5/16″ high letters “U.S. Col. Ter.”. Colorado was a territory from the beginning of the Civil War until it became a state in 1876. This gun would’ve been used by Colorado cavalry throughout the early Indian Wars. This gun is in “as found” condition with excellent patina and markings being all original and complete. This gun is in the normal configuration noted of other 1865s. Breech is marked “MODEL 1865 / SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE / PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860 / MANUF’D AT PROV. RI. BY BURNSIDE RIFLE CO.”. Serial number is found at back of breech. Various sub-inspector marks are found on metal parts. Two crisp inspector cartouches are found in buttstock behind saddle ring bar. This is a fine example of a rarely seen Colorado Territorial marked 1865 Spencer Carbine that is in original “as found” condition. CONDITION: Bbl overall is brown and smooth with areas of staining and pitting. Frame, lock, lever & sling bar retain small traces of case colors with balance being brown patina with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with a few scattered dings, dents and scratches. There is about a 1/2″ chip in buttstock behind lock that does not effect esthetics. Cartouches are good and discernible. Gun is mechanically sound. Bore retains good discernible rifling with scattered staining and pitting. 4-46105 JS127 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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