Original U.S. Civil War M1860 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 57244 - early 1865 German Flags The front is marked with

The front is marked with 503 over a Castle Insignia for the 503rd Engineer Service Battalion and A

In an interview with Mr

and still has an original wood shaft in place

though here is a bit of cracking on the leather chin strap

Original U.S. Civil War M1860 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 57244 - early 1865 German Flags The front is marked withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine U. S. Civil War era Spencer Repeating Carbine. All parts completely correct with a good amount of the original finish present, with a lovely patina from decades of oiling and cleaning. The stock is in very good condition, with a great color and patina. This is a very nice Spencer Model 1860 Civil War Carbine with Serial number of 57244, indicating late 1864 manufacture, marked on the receiver and on