This is a very fine example of 1 of only around 7,000 of these Model 1867 rifles were manufactured. This example has the standard bayonet stud/blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, forearm with cap and three barrel bands, "M1867" on the top of the barrel at the breech, "SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS./PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860" on the top of the action, and sling swivels on the middle band and bottom of the stock. No government acceptance marks are visible. Though the Spencer was among the best weapons used during the Civil War, peace ultimately led to the demise of the company in 1869. Like many American firearms makers, the company was dependent on government contracts and failed to shift to the less lucrative civilian market. Hunters and sportsmen also preferred stronger single shot weapons over the Spencer's high rate-of-fire (20+ shots per minute). Nonetheless, Spencer rifles and carbines continued to be used by soldiers on the American Great Plains and even in Europe in the hands of the French during the Franco-Prussian War.

Very fine with 70% plus of the attractive original case colors remain and 70% plus of the thinning original blue finish remain. The balance has a nice gray and brown patina and some light spotting. The wood is very fine and has some minor abrasions. The action functions fine and the markings are crisp. This is a very fine example of a scarce and desirable Spencer model 1867 Rifle.