Breechldrs Spencer Carbine Serial

[petoskeystone]

Hi everyone, wanted to see if there was any way someone could trace this Spencer rifle I got in a lot? Here is the top serial number on it. I believe it to be an unaltered 1860.

Thanks!

 

[UCVRelics]

Spencer rifle

Would love to see some photos of the whole carbine to include the makers marks on top of the receiver. While you do that I will check the SRS and see if its listed

 

[petoskeystone]

Would love to see some photos of the whole carbine to include the makers marks on top of the receiver. While you do that I will check the SRS and see if its listed

Thanks for the heads up, here are a couple more

 

[mofederal]

That's a very nice Spencer Carbine.

 

[UCVRelics]

Good looking Model 1860. It is not listed in the SRS which is not a complete works, so you can't read anything into it. Below is the serial # range of yours.

1884065C 041169CO K 9TH CAV
1884460C 64CO L 2ND MICH VOL CAV
1885060C 030164CO M 12TH ILL VOL CAV (ISSUED)
1887060C 030164CO M 12TH ILL VOL CAV (ISSUED)
1887660C 030264CO G 12TH ILL VOL CAV (ISSUED)
1889660C 030164CO M 12TH ILL VOL CAV (ISSUED)

 

[Lavallee1009]

Good looking Model 1860. It is not listed in the SRS which is not a complete works, so you can't read anything into it. Below is the serial # range of yours.

1884065C 041169CO K 9TH CAV
1884460C 64CO L 2ND MICH VOL CAV
1885060C 030164CO M 12TH ILL VOL CAV (ISSUED)
1887060C 030164CO M 12TH ILL VOL CAV (ISSUED)
1887660C 030264CO G 12TH ILL VOL CAV (ISSUED)
1889660C 030164CO M 12TH ILL VOL CAV (ISSUED)

I have several civil war firearms that I would love to be able to tie to a particular regi or company, etc! I am really anxious to find out how you went about identifying those particular serial numbers to the cavalry units. I would really appreciate any advice you could give me!
John

 

[limberbox]

I have several civil war firearms that I would love to be able to tie to a particular regi or company, etc! I am really anxious to find out how you went about identifying those particular serial numbers to the cavalry units. I would really appreciate any advice you could give me!
John

The OOP Springfield Research Service books. Vols. 2, 3 & 4 have Spencer SN data. Copies can be found from time to time on Ebay and elsewhere. Google the title and you will find much information. Some libraries also have sets. At one time online access was available but I know little about that.