Spencer Carbine Dates Serial Numbers Ran

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Spencer Carbine Dates Serial Numbers Ran

Approximately 34,000 were produced, serial numbers ran from 1 to 34000.

The straight cartridge used for the Model 1860 carbine was replaced with a new tapered cartrige, referred to as 56 52 or 56 50, the actual bullet was either.52cal or.50cal.

Burnside introduced 3 groove rifling, otherwise most of the Spencer design details were followed.

Spencer Model 1865 was manufactured by Burnside Rifle company, Providence Rhode Island.

Mark on top of frame: SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE PATD MARCH 6, 1860 MANUFD AT PROV.R.I.

BY BURNSIDE RIFLE CO.

Additional vertical stamping MODEL 1865..

Serial number on rear of frame.

Cartouches on the left side on the butt are typically weak, additional inspector marks on the receiver, and barrel.

Most were fitted with the Stabler cutoff, which effectively converted the repeater back to single shot, this slowed the shooting but reduced jams.

Research Center: Weapon2455-Breechloader-Spencer-Carbine-Model-1865.

Details click: W1438 Breechloader, Spencer seven shot rimfire carbine, Model 1865, 5652 cartridge, cavalry model fitted with saddle riding bar,.52cal.

Spencer Model 1865 carbine was manufactured by Burnside Rifle company, Providence Rhode Island.

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Spencer Carbine Serial Number Dates