NEAR MINT 1865 SPENCER CARBINE WITH ORIGINAL BOX OF AMMUNITION.

NEAR MINT 1865 SPENCER CARBINE WITH ORIGINAL BOX OF AMMUNITION. SN 4178. Cal. 50. This is a very fine example of the model 1865 Spencer carbine with 20″ bbl. The bbl is properly marked “M1865” and retains most all of its original bright blue finish. The frame is marked “SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE CO BOSTON” “PAT’D MARCH 6 1860”. Frame, lock, lever and saddle bar are all cased hardened and retain about 90% of their case hardening. Stock is inspected on top of comb and with two large crisp cartouches on reverse of buttstock. The bbl band is colored black and retains about 80% of its original color. CONDITION: Bbl retains 98% original bright blue with several scratches and scrapes. Bbl band retains over 1/2 of its original black finish. Case hardening on frame, lock, sling bar and hammer is 95%+ though muted. Lever retains about 60% of its color. Buttplate retains muted case only in protected areas under magazine tube latch. Remainder of buttplate is white with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Magazine latch is white with large areas of pitting. Stocks are sound. Cartouches and inspectors are crisp and well marked. Stock retains some raised grain with scattered storage dings and dents. The accompanying box of ammunition has numerous tape stains on sides. The label however is very good and markings are easily discerned as seen in photos. 4-41183 JS42 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2428	$5,175.00	NEAR MINT 1865 SPENCER CARBINE WITH ORIGINAL BOX OF AMMUNITION. SN 4178. Cal. 50. This is a very fine example of the model 1865 Spencer carbine with 20″ bbl. The bbl is properly marked “M1865” and retains most all of its original bright blue finish. The frame is marked “SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE CO BOSTON” “PAT’D MARCH 6 1860”. Frame, lock, lever and saddle bar are all cased hardened and retain about 90% of their case hardening. Stock is inspected on top of comb and with two large crisp cartouches on reverse of buttstock. The bbl band is colored black and retains about 80% of its original color. CONDITION: Bbl retains 98% original bright blue with several scratches and scrapes. Bbl band retains over 1/2 of its original black finish. Case hardening on frame, lock, sling bar and hammer is 95%+ though muted. Lever retains about 60% of its color. Buttplate retains muted case only in protected areas under magazine tube latch. Remainder of buttplate is white with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Magazine latch is white with large areas of pitting. Stocks are sound. Cartouches and inspectors are crisp and well marked. Stock retains some raised grain with scattered storage dings and dents. The accompanying box of ammunition has numerous tape stains on sides. The label however is very good and markings are easily discerned as seen in photos. 4-41183 JS42 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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