VERY FINE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY ALTERATION OF CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 SPENCER CARBINE FOR INDIAN WARS.

SN 34006. Cal. .50, This is a very fine orig and authentic Civil War Spencer carbine that was altered after the Civil War by Springfield Armory with three groove rifle sleeve and “Stabler Cut-off” device which allowed gun to be utilized as a single shot. This gun conforms to other early issued Spencer carbines with markings on receiver flat “SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO BOSTON MASS/PAT’D MARCH 6 1860.” PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall, bbl retains 20 – 30% original blue finish, being overall blue/brown with staining and pin prick pitting. Bore exhibits well discerned rifling with pitting. Frame exhibits much original Springfield Arsenal case colors, markings on bbl flat are weak and thin due to this arsenal refinish. Other metal is gray/brown. Stocks are sound and solid with no apparent inspection marks. Mechanically gun is excellent. 49059-237 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1155

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1155	$3,450.00	VERY FINE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY ALTERATION OF CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 SPENCER CARBINE FOR INDIAN WARS. SN 34006. Cal. .50, This is a very fine orig and authentic Civil War Spencer carbine that was altered after the Civil War by Springfield Armory with three groove rifle sleeve and “Stabler Cut-off” device which allowed gun to be utilized as a single shot. This gun conforms to other early issued Spencer carbines with markings on receiver flat “SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO BOSTON MASS/PAT’D MARCH 6 1860.” PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall, bbl retains 20 – 30% original blue finish, being overall blue/brown with staining and pin prick pitting. Bore exhibits well discerned rifling with pitting. Frame exhibits much original Springfield Arsenal case colors, markings on bbl flat are weak and thin due to this arsenal refinish. Other metal is gray/brown. Stocks are sound and solid with no apparent inspection marks. Mechanically gun is excellent. 49059-237 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1155 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY FINE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY ALTERATION OF CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 SPENCER CARBINE FOR INDIAN WARS.