SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SPENCER CARBINE.

SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SPENCER CARBINE. SN 12433. Cal. 50. Post Civil War Springfield alteration with 22″, 3-groove bbl and Stabler device. It has a square base front sight with a standard Springfield ladder rear sight. Sling-bar and rear sling swivel have been removed. Stock is uncheckered American walnut with small rnd forearm, sgl band with sling swivels & straight stock with inspector’s initials on top of comb and a barely discernible “ESA” cartouche behind sling-bar. This arm which was refinished and restocked at arsenal when converted removed bbl and frame markings such that only discernible marks remain are serial number and scattered sub-inspector marks on many metal pieces. CONDITION: Metal surfaces overall are gray/brown with scattered staining and pitting. Bore is very good with crisp rifling with pitting. Stocks are sound and solid as refinished. Rear sight is replaced as is blade to front sight. Hammer screw is replaced with smaller screw and washer. Stabler turn-key is replaced with a screw. 4-46207 JS128 (1,500-2,500)

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
	2150	$1,437.50	SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SPENCER CARBINE. SN 12433. Cal. 50. Post Civil War Springfield alteration with 22″, 3-groove bbl and Stabler device. It has a square base front sight with a standard Springfield ladder rear sight. Sling-bar and rear sling swivel have been removed. Stock is uncheckered American walnut with small rnd forearm, sgl band with sling swivels & straight stock with inspector’s initials on top of comb and a barely discernible “ESA” cartouche behind sling-bar. This arm which was refinished and restocked at arsenal when converted removed bbl and frame markings such that only discernible marks remain are serial number and scattered sub-inspector marks on many metal pieces. CONDITION: Metal surfaces overall are gray/brown with scattered staining and pitting. Bore is very good with crisp rifling with pitting. Stocks are sound and solid as refinished. Rear sight is replaced as is blade to front sight. Hammer screw is replaced with smaller screw and washer. Stabler turn-key is replaced with a screw. 4-46207 JS128 (1,500-2,500) 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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