George Spangler (1830-1913) moved to Monroe, Wisconsin, from Somerset County, Pennsylvania, in 1844 with his father, Samuel Spangler (also a gunmaker). By 1850, he was listed as a gunsmith, and he continued to sell and repair guns until his death. During the Civil War, he advertised target rifles, single barrel rifles, double rifles, shotguns, and a variety of other guns, gun parts, and accouterments. After the Civil War, he also later dealt in hardware and served as mayor. His home at 1216 17th Avenue in Monroe is known as the "Gunsmith House." The barrel has a dovetailed blade front sight, elevation adjustable notch rear sight, "G. SPANGLER MONROE./WIS." on top at the breech, "REMINGTON." on the upper left flat at the breech, and a round drum. The back action lock has scroll engraving and is full-cock only. The rifle is equipped with adjustable single phase double set triggers. The forend cap is pewter, the wedge escutcheons are German silver, and the remaining furniture is brass, including a wear plate on the bottom of the forend, a spurred trigger guard, curved buttplate with pointed heel, toe plate, and a small patchbox containing patches.

Fine. The barrel has faint blue finish mixed with dark aged patina, mild flash pitting at the breech, and general mild wear. A supporting plate below the drum is absent. The lock has mottled gray and brown patina and some mild pitting mainly on the hammer. The furniture has attractive aged patina. The stock is also fine and has beautiful flame patterns throughout, flash wear at the breech, a minor tension crack at the breech on the left, and mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.