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Lot 1207:Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Army Style Navy Inspected Rifle

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1207:Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Army Style Navy Inspected Rifle

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Rare Navy Inspected Civil War Spencer Model 1860 Army Style Rifle

This is a rare example of one of the Model 1860 Army Style rifles shipped to the U.S. Navy in 1863. The order was filled from stock on hand, and these rifles were without bayonets, (see page 45 of "Spencers Repeating Firearms" by Roy Marcot). Also comes with a handwritten letter from Roy Marcot stating that this rifle is one of the Model 1860 Army Type rifles sold to the Navy in 1863. He also states that the serial number "goes along with the September 63 delivery date, as this was the tail end of the Army contract for 10,000 (reduced to 7,500) and just before the Army carbine contract deliveries (sic) were made (in October 63)". He ends the letter by saying "I believe that you have a true gun here, and the first that I've chronicle in the range". The top of the receiver is marked "SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS/PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860", the top breech end of the barrel is marked with an anchor, and the serial number is marked on the top rear of the receiver. Brass blade front and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 800 yards. The receiver and lever were casehardened, while the remaining surfaces are blue. Mounted with a smooth full-length walnut forearm secured by three barrel bands with a steel end cap and sling swivel on the middle band and straight grip stock with sling swivel and steel buttplate. Includes a reproduction leather sling.

Rating definitionVery good. The barrel has a smooth mottled brown patina while the remaining parts have a smooth grayish brown mottled patina. The re-oiled wood is also very good with a couple of minor gouges on the stock and overall some minor dents, dings and scratches. The sling is fine. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine.
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ManufacturerSpencer Repeating Rifle Co
Model1860
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Barrel30 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1783
Catalog page201
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