Original U.S. Civil War Era Spencer Repeating Carbine- Circa 1863 Snider Rifles & Bayonets Model C and D were

Model C and D were purpose built percussion muskets but had the "Old Series” side locks with differing trigger guard styles

It has a V-type back sight on the front of the barrel tang and a brass front sight on the upper stock band

This particular example is in good condition

The British called this system Rifle Muzzle Loaders

culminating in the Gurkha War of 1814-1816

Original U.S. Civil War Era Spencer Repeating Carbine- Circa 1863 Snider Rifles & Bayonets Model C and D wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something rather special that just walked through our door, an Original U. S. Civil War era Spencer Repeating Carbine. In really nice sleeper like condition this has just come out of the attic. We have given it only a very gentle wipe over cleaning. Serial Number 49745 this was produced about half way through the U. S. Government Contract of 1863 of almost 100,000 Spencer Firearms. Complete with its original