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Lot 3115: Burnside Spencer 1865 Carbine with Colorado Territory Marking

Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Contract Burnside Rifle Co. Model 1865 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine with Highly Desirable Colorado Territory Marking

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Lot 3115: Burnside Spencer 1865 Carbine with Colorado Territory Marking

Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Contract Burnside Rifle Co. Model 1865 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine with Highly Desirable Colorado Territory Marking

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Contract Burnside Rifle Co. Model 1865 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine with Highly Desirable Colorado Territory Marking

Manufacturer: Burnside Rifle Co
Model: 1865
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50 Spencer
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 373
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 109
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is partially darkened with patches of oxidation and crisp rifling.
Description:

The "U.S./COL. TER" branded into the left of the buttstock indicates this carbine is one of just 500 Spencer Model 1865 repeating carbines transferred by the U.S. Ordnance Department to the Colorado Territory on October 16th, 1868, per page 129 of "Spencer Repeating Firearms" by Roy Marcot. Burnside Rifle Co. manufactured 30,502 of the Model 1865 Spencer carbines, which were delivered between April and October of 1865, per page 96 of Marcot's book. Many were used during Reconstruction and in the Indian Wars before the Springfield Trapdoors were widely issued, with many seeing continued use by Native American groups and western settlers into the late 19th century. Features blade front and folding ladder rear sights, and the Stabler cutoff. Matching serial number "30548" marked on top of the receiver and bottom of the barrel. Small single letter inspection initials marked on various components, two bordered script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the stock, small "J.L.C" inspection initials stamped on the left breech area of the barrel, and small "A.W.M" inspection initials ahead of the buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retains 40% original blue finish on the barrel thinning to smooth brown patina on the balance, 60% vivid original case colors, some scattered mild surface freckling characteristic of some period Colorado use, with sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is also fine with a re-oiled buttstock, some scattered mild dings concentrated on the left of the buttstock, light scratches, defined edges and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.



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