Description
MODEL 1859 SPENCER CARBINE, 1865-66. Serial number 2444, 20 in., .50 caliber round barrel with three-groove rifling; receiver marked "MODEL/1865" and "SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE/PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860/MANUF'D AT PROV. R.I./BY BURNSIDE RIFLE CO." with tubular magazine. Overall lg. 37 1/4 in.