Breechldrs Spencer Carbine

[Bella123]

Hello to all, I am new to this forum. Like most collectors when I started out many many years ago. I tried to stay in a specific area, like pistols or rifles or just WWII era firearms. Well we all know how that turned out. I tried for years not to go below Spanish American War firearms. Well here I am trying to learn all about black powder cartridge firearms and the Civil War. I have accumulated a few firearms of the period but basically stumping around with little knowledge so I thought this would be the best way to learn and maybe be able to help others with some of my 50 years of firearm collection. I am looking at a Spencer .56-50 carbine with a serial number 11534. This I believe was probably in the first lot of carbines sent to the Union in 1863. If anyone has any historic information on this serial number I would really be interested to know all I can about this carbine.

 

[Seduzal]

Welcome to CWT from the Smoky Mountain side of North Carolina. Just jump right in and enjoy. If you can post some photos of the gun that you are looking for information on it would be helpful..

 

[Larryh86GT]

Welcome from WNY

 

[captaindrew]

Welcome from South Florida and the Reenactors Forum, you will get some help here before long

 

[redbob]

Welcome to the group from middle Alabama, someone who can help you should be along shortly and congratulations on your purchase.

 

[UCVRelics]

Welcome From THE Heart Of Dixie. If you could post some photos to include the markings and serial # I will take a look in the SRS and see if its listed.

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy

 

[Bella123]

Thanks fellows. I don't have any pictures since I haven't bought it yet. Just trying to do a little research on the serial number before I pull the trigger on the deal.