Serial: 92244 or 82244
Manufacturer: Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. (c. 1865-1866)
Model: 1865 Carbine
Caliber: 56-50
Barrel Length: 20 in.
OAL: 37.25 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock has been sanded & restained (not sealed); splitting & chipping in both the stock & forend; barrel & receiver retain approx. 80% of nickel plating w/ dark brown patina coming through w/ rust/pitting; bore has scattered pitting throughout w/ worn, but serviceable rifling; mechanically good; buttplate has heavy pitting
Includes: nickel plate finish; saddle bar & ring; rear ladder sight; tube magazine
Marked: receiver manufacture mark is not-visible; top of barrel reads "M 1865"; stock cartouche behind the saddle bar is illegible; right side of stock marked w/ black ink stamp appearing to read "8 / UPP"
Note from owner:  Spencer of Massachusetts "Model 1865' SN _2244. Repeating carbine Model 1865 w/early nickel plating. A famous and very popular Indian wars weapon.

Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; previously on long-term loan to either San Antonio Academy or the Bexar County Courthouse; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate

No FFL NICS Check Required: Antique

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