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The stock and forearm are walnut with a smooth
oiled finish. An “L” inspector mark is stamped on the stock just
to the rear of the lower tang and on top of the buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent with light patina forming on the otherwise bright finish on the barrel and barrel band, small spot of light pitting on the latter, strong original blue on the rear sight and ejector, 85% case colors on the hammer
and trigger, very attractive aged patina
on the frame and buttplate, and minor
handling and storage marks. The wood is
also excellent with a barely visible hairline
grain separation present on the left side of
the wrist. Mechanically excellent. One of the finest examples we have had the pleasure to offer.
Provenance: The Bob Noske Collection; The Ken Feryo Collection; The David
Aroh Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
CONDITION:
Excellent with
95% brilliant original case colors and 98% plus original blue finish. There
are some minor scratches and blue flaking on the barrel band. The stock and forearm are also excellent
with only
slight handling
marks.
Mechanically
excellent. This
is certainly one
of the absolute
finest Model
1865 Spencer
carbines this
cataloger has
seen!
Provenance: The Bob Noske Collection;
The David Aroh Collection;
Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 11,000 - 16,000