Spencer 1865

[James Buckley]

I just purchased a 1865 Spencer Carbine serial number 3806 and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction to research its history.

 

[JOHN42768]

Well your cartouches DAP stands for Dwight A. Perkins & CHM stands for Charles H. Mann both were inspectors on the 1865 Spencer. I don't hold a lot of hope on it's history, but never say never. It is in great condition from the photos

 

[UCVRelics]

Nice early Spencer. @JOHN42768 is spot on with the inspectors. Below is the range in the SRS. Its not listed and you should not assume that yours was issued to the same unit. Still a very nice Spencer Thanks for sharing it.
3807 110664CO C 10TH MICH VOL CAV
3809 60R 65CO K 9TH MICH VOL CAV
3811 60R 65CO K 9TH MICH VOL CAV
3836 60R 65CO K 9TH MICH VOL CAV
3855 60R CO B 8TH IND VOL CAV

 

[captaindrew]

Nice piece!

 

[UCVRelics]

I see it doesn't have a saddle ring bar so it is an early one. Here is a great info site. Harry does a great job with his archives.

http://www.relicman.com/weapons/Weapon2451-Breechloader-Spencer-Carbine-Model-1860.html

 

[Deleted User CS]

Welcome from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I would contact the Horse Soldier Shop in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. They are very nice people to deal with and are experts in anything militaria, especially civil war period. David.

 

[Deleted User CS]

Welcome from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I would contact the Horse Soldier Shop in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. They are very nice people to deal with and are experts in anything militaria, especially civil war period. David.

 

[James Buckley]

Welcome from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I would contact the Horse Soldier Shop in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. They are very nice people to deal with and are experts in anything militaria, especially civil war period. David.

Thank you

 

[Deleted User CS]

Thank you

YOUR QUITE WELCOME. GOOD LUCK. DAVID.

 

[Jobe Holiday]

Respectfully to ucvrelics, the Spencer Cabine shown does have a saddle bar, and four of the five SRS serial numbers shown are for Spencer Rifles, with the first one, a Carbine, is from records dated 1864, which predates the 1865 the OP is asking about.
J.

 

[tbuckley]

Welcome from eastern Ohio.

 

[Texas]

I have a M 1865 rifle that i shoot using a home made conversion block. it slugs out at .512 dia. i also have a carbine c/w saddle ring bar no visible model number on it. it slugs out at .526. Any idea where i could find some soft lead bullets for it? Thanks Texas..

 

[Patrick H]

Wow, that's in great condition. Welcome from Missouri.

 

[rlbrutke]

Nice early Spencer. @JOHN42768 is spot on with the inspectors. Below is the range in the SRS. Its not listed and you should not assume that yours was issued to the same unit. Still a very nice Spencer Thanks for sharing it.
3807 110664CO C 10TH MICH VOL CAV
3809 60R 65CO K 9TH MICH VOL CAV
3811 60R 65CO K 9TH MICH VOL CAV
3836 60R 65CO K 9TH MICH VOL CAV
3855 60R CO B 8TH IND VOL CAV

Good evening. Can you tell me where this "SRS" information can be found. I have a similar rifle, but with a serial number of 221. Spencer Carbine, M1865, DAP and CHM stamps, 20" barrel, 900 yard sight and no cut off. Any info is good info....Thanks!

 

[Kyle Kalasnik]

That is nice piece you have there.

 

[JimW]

I thought only the Model 1860 Spencers were in the SRS?

 

[mofederal]

Hello and welcome to the CivilWarTalk from Southeast Missouri. That is a very nice Spencer. Thank you for sharing it with us.