Original U.S. Spencer Model 1860/65 Saddle Ring Repeating Carbine with Smoothbore Barrel - Serial 29617 Technical Handbooks & Manuals The buttons were of a

The buttons were of a new pattern and worsted epaulets replaced the shoulder wings used previously

on the upper side of the tube to assist with hoisting

which are retained by aluminum rivets

illustrating a stylized eagle gripping a wreathed swas in its talons above the inscription "Warburg 3" in Gothic script

which is released when the ring trigger is pulled back hard against the release button

Original U.S. Spencer Model 1860/65 Saddle Ring Repeating Carbine with Smoothbore Barrel - Serial 29617 Technical Handbooks & Manuals The buttons were of aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of a genuine Spencer Repeating Rifle Company Saddle Ring Repeating Carbine. It looks to have started life as a Civil War issue Model 1860 carbine, with serial number 29617 indicating early 1864 manufacture. This number is also too high to be a Spencer produced Model 1865. It is however fitted with a 20 inch barrel, with crossed out serial number 20019 on the bottom, indicating that