![]() ![]() It was a dazed, somewhat incredulous Confederate soldier, after capture by Custeró»s 5th Michigan Cavalry at Gettysburg (only outfit armed with the Spencer that day) who is credited with the oft-repeated remark that Spencers load in the morning and fire all day.ó»ó The most desirable of the Spencer models is the true early Civil War Model of 1860. Toward the end of the Civil War, the Spencer established itself firmly as the main arm for cavalry use and was widely issued during the Indian Wars era also. To quote from the classic book, Flaydermanó»s Guide to Antique American Firearms, One of the most colorful, widely used and popular Civil War firearms, the Spencer received the unique advantage and distinction, after a trial firing demonstration, of gaining the personal endorsement of President Lincoln. One of the most important and iconic cavalry weapons of the Civil War, the Spencer holds the position of being the first successful repeating long gun to be issued by the United States Government. Minnesota Historical Society Collections, Gift of Mrs.Available in this lot for your consideration is a Civil War Model 1860 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine. Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 Equipment & SuppliesĬreation: Not earlier than (Patent date) United States-History-Civil War, 1861-1865-Equipment and supplies. ![]() United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864) United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864), Battalion, 1st United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864), Company L Made in: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States ![]() Issued by: United States, Army, Minnesota Sharpshooters, 2nd Company (1862-1865) In 1865, after being formally mustered out, Black re-enlisted and was transferred to the 1st Minnesota Battalion. Black's unit, after serving in the Army of the Potomac, was assigned to duty with the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment on the first day of the Battle of Fair Oaks. The carbine was used during the Civil War by Captain Mahlon Black of the 2nd Company of Minnesota Sharpshooters. 52 caliber repeating carbine with a walnut stock, iron mountings, and a round barrel with an elevating notched rear sight and a German silver blade front sight. ![]()
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