Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Spencer Military Rifle, c. 1863-64, .52 caliber, serial number 28844, walnut stock, steel fittings, top of the receiver marked "SPENCER REPEATING/RIFLE CO. BOSTON, MASS./PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860," barrel lg. 30, overall lg. 47 in.
Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Stock has a few light dings and nicks, the action functions properly, and the bottom barrel band spring is broken.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Ron TunisonChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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