SPENCER MODEL 1865 SADDLE RING CARBINE

SPENCER MODEL 1865 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 655. Cal .56, 20″ rnd bbl. This is a fine early Model 1865 retaining most of its orig bright finish and apparently in unfired condition. This gun is in the normal configuration noted of early 1865s made with 1860 receivers. Bbl is marked rear of 900yd adjustable sight “M.1865”. Breech is marked “SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS. / PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860”. Various sub-inspector marks are found on metal parts. Two crisp inspector cartouches are found in buttstock behind saddle ring bar. This is a very fine example of an early 1865 Spencer Carbine that is not often found in this condition. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 95% of its orig blue though some turning plum. Frame & sling bar retain 80 – 90% muted case colors. Lock & hammer retain 30 – 40% of their orig muted case colors. Stocks are excellent, exhibiting bright, crisp cartouches with several dings & gouges. Bore is crisp & bright. 4-45072 JS37 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2402	$6,900.00	SPENCER MODEL 1865 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 655. Cal .56, 20″ rnd bbl. This is a fine early Model 1865 retaining most of its orig bright finish and apparently in unfired condition. This gun is in the normal configuration noted of early 1865s made with 1860 receivers. Bbl is marked rear of 900yd adjustable sight “M.1865”. Breech is marked “SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS. / PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860”. Various sub-inspector marks are found on metal parts. Two crisp inspector cartouches are found in buttstock behind saddle ring bar. This is a very fine example of an early 1865 Spencer Carbine that is not often found in this condition. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 95% of its orig blue though some turning plum. Frame & sling bar retain 80 – 90% muted case colors. Lock & hammer retain 30 – 40% of their orig muted case colors. Stocks are excellent, exhibiting bright, crisp cartouches with several dings & gouges. Bore is crisp & bright. 4-45072 JS37 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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