US Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Army repeating carbine, serial number 15587. Manufactured ca. late 1863 for Spencer’s first government carbine contract. Seven-shot magazine tube loading through the butt plate. 22-inch barrel with blade front sight in notched base and adjustable rear sight marked for 200-800 yards. Top of receiver marked “SPENCER REPEATING | RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS. | PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860.” Saddle ring bar and ring on left side of receiver. Inspector “M” stamped just forward of bar. Left barrel flat stamped with “V,” eagle head proof, and “M” inspector’s mark. Barrel band and sling swivel present. No visible cartouches. Antique. No international shipping.
Caliber: .56-56 Spencer
Serial Number: 15587
Condition
Very good condition. Mechanically fine, action cycles and functions properly, magazine tube functional. Bore dim and rough but with definite rifling. Retains approx. 85% original blued finish aged to a dark plum-black. Hairline cracks in buttstock and forend. No visible cartouches. Small chip to the corner of the magazine tube’s locking end. Receiver patent marking faint.
