Original U.S. Civil War M1860 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 35793 - circa 1864 MG 15 Militaria Forum

Militaria Forum

The leather is still solid

The gun was nicknamed “Dicke Bertha” (Big Bertha) by German soldiers in World War I

The French Aviation Militaire (army air service) was created in 1910 and became the Aéronautique Militaire in 1912

The most interesting aspect however is definitely the gold inlaid name on the top of the barrel:

Original U.S. Civil War M1860 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 35793 - circa 1864 MG 15 Militaria ForumOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine U. S. Civil War era Spencer Repeating Carbine. All parts completely correct with, and it looks to have been arsenal reconditioned at some point after the war. The metalwork has a lovely aged blue finish, and the stocks show a nice finish with a warm glow. A very nice Spencer Model 1860 Civil War Carbine with Serial number of 35793, indicating mid late 1864 manufacture. This number is found on the