The production run was roughly 34,000 with 90 percent going to the government. 50 caliber carbine with a 20-inch barrel, but Burnside factory used 3-groove rifling. These were numbered in their own serial number range and follow the same configuration as the Spencer factory Model 1865. Nice case color on the loading assembly as well. Full Model 1865 and Burnside contract information on top flat of receiver. Wood a nice medium brown with sharp edges, vivid inspector and sub-inspector cartouches at left wrist also near buttplate tang. Full, deep blue barrel color (95%) and rear sight color as well. Beautiful, just slightly muted, “gasoline on water” swirling case color on the receiver and lockplate. Smokin’ 1865 Burnside contract Spencer Carbine. 16-11-34 …NEAR MINT SPENCER CARBINE… The best I have owned.
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