Around 50,000 of these carbines were manufactured between 1863 and 1865 for the Union Army. Spencer carbines are easily one of the most advanced and popular weapons of the war and remained important in the Indian Wars of the latter half of the 19th century, especially prior to the widespread adoption of the Springfield trapdoor. This example has standard markings and features including its original six-groove rifling and has not been altered with a Stabler cutoff. Initials carved on both sides of the buttstock.

Good with scattered moderate corrosion and light pitting on the metal, and traces of original blue finish and case colors visible in some protected areas. Wood is fair with numerous scattered dents, chips, scuffs and scratches. Mechanically fine.