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LOT 1088
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 deliveries in April 1865, serial numbered in the approximate range 1-23000,
and 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 it remains in exceptional 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!
Estimate: 10,000 - 16,000
LOT 1089
Two Boxes of Highly
Desirable Vintage .50
Spencer Ammunition
for the Model 1865
Carbine - Offered here
is two boxes of scarce
.50 Spencer rimfire
ammunition, for use
with the Spencer Model
1865 carbines and
rifles. This caliber is also
referred to as 56-50
in reference to the .56
diameter of the case
at the base and .50 diameter at the case mouth. The lot includes
a Sage Ammunition Works box with removable lid containing 42
Spencer .50 caliber cartridges for the Spencer Model 1865 carbine
(“SAW” headstamps), and one unlabeled unsealed box containing 7
Spencer .50 caliber cartridges (no headstamps).
CONDITION: Boxes and ammunition are very fine to excellent. These
would make a fine accessory to accompany a Spencer Model
1865 carbine!
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
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