The rear sight with sliding leaf, is graduated out to 800 yards. 54 caliber, so this one did some shooting! The original brass blade front sight, doubling as a bayonet lug, is still present. The bore is turning dark, and shows very light pitting. The six groove rifling is still clearly visible, but worn. ![]() ![]() The round barrel has a patina that matches the receiver, and a smooth exterior. This Spencer rifle has an overall length of 47", with a barrel length of 30". The Springfield Research Data shows serial number 6308 having been issued to the 72nd Indiana Mounted Infantry. This repeater is serial numbered 6315, and is within the serial number range of Spencer's issued to Wilder's "Lightning" Brigade. A second order was purchased with the serial numbers falling in the 28000 range. The Union Army purchased approximately 11,470 Spencer rifles, with the initial order in the serial number range of 1000 to 11000. This is a Model 1860 Spencer Repeating Rifle used during the Civil War.
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