This carbine was manufactured early in the production of the Civil War Model (11000-61000). The first carbines were delivered in the fall of 1863 and were issued primarily to mounted units. Around 50,000 were manufactured and delivered by the war's end. The Burnside-Spencers further boosted the influence of Christopher Spencer's design. This example has the standard markings and features including a script cartouche on the left wrist.

Fair as refinished. The carbine displays primarily an artificial mottled gray patina with some slight pitting and scattered marks. The dark, revarnished wood is fair and has some slight chipping around the barrel band and various minor dings from use. Most of the markings are clear, the action functions fine.