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Indian Spencer Model 1865 50 Cal Repeating Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 3,400.00 USD
Indian Spencer Model 1865 50 Cal Repeating Carbine
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This lot features a great example of a Native American Indian used Spencer Model 1865 .50 Caliber Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine. This was referred to as the “Indian Wars Spencer” as it was produced for the U.S. Cavalry for the Post-Civil War Indian Wars. This successful repeating carbine loaded fixed ammunition through the butt stock and proved its worth in the Civil War where they were used with effectiveness in most major battles and helped bring the war to a close. The Spencer outclassed every other single shot carbine of the period. Retains the original and correct Spencer Model 1865 markings on the receiver top. This example with correct rear sight and correct 20” barrel shows an extraordinary amount of honest saddle wear to the forend. Both sides of the forend are worn very thin as is the underside- this is clearly visible by viewing the barrel band and the surrounding protected wood. The cracked wrist of the stock on each side of the receiver shows indications that at one time it had been reinforced with either wire or rawhide lace wrapping. These cracks are consistent with horse roll-overs and other rough frontier usage. This was especially common with Indian owned and used weapons. Still retains the magazine with spring in the butt stock, fine mechanically, deep aged patina to the metal and wood shows no cleaning or restoration. This is a totally “as found” relic of the violent frontier. This Spencer Model 1865 Carbine was probably lost in battle and recovered by Indian forces who continued to use the weapon against the troops. Many such captured weapons were used against George Armstrong Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. Shows great honest frontier usage. This is a antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required.