HISTORIC SPENCER ARMY RIFLE.

Revised: 2/20/2007

HISTORIC SPENCER ARMY RIFLE. Cal. 56/52. SN 2349. 30” rnd bbl. Complete with correct socket bayonet and a large volume of documents relating to the soldier who used the rifle. Sgt. James A. Starkey enlisted in the 8th Independent Company of the Ohio Volunteer Sharp Shooters when it was formed in 1863. This unit was formed to oppose the John Hunt Morgan raid through Indiana and Ohio and was the subject of several books, one of which, Capturing a Locomotive, is included. This was Starkey’s personal copy and is signed with his name on the cover. Other items include a daguerotype of him in civilian clothes in a partial case. Other documents include a roster of the Sharp Shooters at their discharge in 1865, his discharge certificate, and 5 pension documents for his wife. There is also a magazine article concerning Morgan’s raid. CONDITION: Gray-brown patina overall with good markings. There are no inspector marks. There are several hairline cracks along the line of the magazine tube, but the wood is still solid. Mechanically good. Bore is good with scattered light pitting. 4-30061 FS54 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	310	$7,475.00	Revised: 2/20/2007 HISTORIC SPENCER ARMY RIFLE. Cal. 56/52. SN 2349. 30” rnd bbl. Complete with correct socket bayonet and a large volume of documents relating to the soldier who used the rifle. Sgt. James A. Starkey enlisted in the 8th Independent Company of the Ohio Volunteer Sharp Shooters when it was formed in 1863. This unit was formed to oppose the John Hunt Morgan raid through Indiana and Ohio and was the subject of several books, one of which, Capturing a Locomotive, is included. This was Starkey’s personal copy and is signed with his name on the cover. Other items include a daguerotype of him in civilian clothes in a partial case. Other documents include a roster of the Sharp Shooters at their discharge in 1865, his discharge certificate, and 5 pension documents for his wife. There is also a magazine article concerning Morgan’s raid. CONDITION: Gray-brown patina overall with good markings. There are no inspector marks. There are several hairline cracks along the line of the magazine tube, but the wood is still solid. Mechanically good. Bore is good with scattered light pitting. 4-30061 FS54 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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