MODEL 1865 SPENCER CARBINE.

MODEL 1865 SPENCER CARBINE. SN 4051. Cal. .56. Gun has standard 20″ bbl and is marked on top of receiver, “Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. Boston, Mass. Patented March, 1860.” This gun overall is in beautiful condition with two bright cartouches visible of reverse of stock. Receiver retains 70-80% muted case color. Bbl retains 60+% blue finish. Bbl is marked behind rear sight, “M-1865.” This is an early 1865 carbine, still with six lands and grooves bbl. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 60+% blue finish with scattered pitting and rusting, especially near muzzle. Stocks show little wear and some raised grain with numerous scattered nicks, scrapes, and gouges. Cartouches are very good. Case colors on breech and receiver are mostly present, and visible on most surfaces though muted. Lever has scattered pitting. Mechanics are fine, bores are strong and bright. 32229 JS15 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1432	$4,600.00	MODEL 1865 SPENCER CARBINE. SN 4051. Cal. .56. Gun has standard 20″ bbl and is marked on top of receiver, “Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. Boston, Mass. Patented March, 1860.” This gun overall is in beautiful condition with two bright cartouches visible of reverse of stock. Receiver retains 70-80% muted case color. Bbl retains 60+% blue finish. Bbl is marked behind rear sight, “M-1865.” This is an early 1865 carbine, still with six lands and grooves bbl. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 60+% blue finish with scattered pitting and rusting, especially near muzzle. Stocks show little wear and some raised grain with numerous scattered nicks, scrapes, and gouges. Cartouches are very good. Case colors on breech and receiver are mostly present, and visible on most surfaces though muted. Lever has scattered pitting. Mechanics are fine, bores are strong and bright. 32229 JS15 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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