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LOT 145
Exceptional Indian Wars Era U.S.
Inspected Spencer Model 1865
Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial
no. 13116, 50 Spencer cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Spencer Repeating Rifle
Co. manufactured the Model 1865 carbines in 1865-1866, with the first
176
deliveries in April 1865, serial numbered in the approximate range 1-23000,
chambered for use with 56-50 “50 Spencer” rimfire. Spencers continued to be
used by the U.S. Army in the American West after the Civil War during various
conflicts with Native American tribes until they were replaced by the Springfield
Trapdoor rifles and carbines. Many also found their way into civilian and Native American hands, and saw use
into the 20th century. This example clearly escaped such use and remains in a high state of condition. It has the standard markings and features of the Model 1865 Spencers and is equipped with the Stabler cut-off. Two boxed script inspection cartouches are stamped on the left side of the stock, with small inspection initials “M.M” on the left breech of the barrel, and small “D.A.P” inspection initials stamped ahead of the buttplate tang.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 95% original blue finish with some loss on the barrel band, and 90% plus vivid case
colors with some scattered minor freckling and some light handling marks. Wood is excellent with distinct edges and rich oil finish,
a few light handling marks, a few small pressure dents visible on the lower right of the buttstock, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional Spencer Model 1865 carbine would make a fine addition to any U.S. military arms collection!
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500