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Lot 34:Spencer 1860 Rifle 52

September 10th, 2011|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 34:Spencer 1860 Rifle 52

September 10th, 2011|Rock Island, IL
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Spencer Repeating Rifle with Heavy Harder & Son Lock Haven, PA Barrel Photographed in Spencer Book

Manufactured circa 1863-1865, this rifle is fitted with a 30 inch heavy octagon barrel marked "J. HARDER & SON / LOCK HAVEN PA" behind the rear sight. The top of the receiver is marked with the standard three line "SPENCER REPEATING / RIFLE CO. BOSTON, MASS / PAT'D MARCH 6, 1860" and the serial number is marked on the top rear of the receiver next to the hammer. Brass blade front and fixed dovetailed iron rear sights and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock saddle ring bar base, sling swivels and carbine buttplate. Jacob Harder worked in Athens, Pa. from 1844 to 1860 and in Lock Haven, Pa. from 1860 to 1874. This rifle is photographed and described on page 150 of Roy M. Marcot's book SPENCER REPEATING FIREARMS.

ConditionVery good. The barrel has a smooth mottled brown patina, the receiver has a smooth mottled gray patina and the lever and buttplate have a dark patina with some minor pitting. The wood is good with overall scattered minor dents, dings and scratches associated with a gun of this age. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerSpencer
Model1860 Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge52
Barrel30 1/4 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views6738
Catalog page13
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