Original U.S. Burnside Model 1865 Spencer Repeating .50cal Rifle Converted for Frontier Use - Serial 18852 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly He was a captured on

He was a captured on September 15th 1862 in Harper’s Ferry and held in Richmond

A copy of The Times informed von Reuter that the Armistice was to expire at noon on 21 June 1919

This is the

Almost certainly ordered and purchased by a British serving Officer

It also bears two proof marks

Original U.S. Burnside Model 1865 Spencer Repeating .50cal Rifle Converted for Frontier Use - Serial 18852 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly He was a captured onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This fine rifle started out in 1865 as a Burnside Rifle Company made Model 1865 Spencer Saddle Ring Carbine in . 52 caliber. On June 27, 1864, the Burnside Rifle Co. entered into a contract with the Ordnance Dept. to manufacture 30,500 . 52 cal. M1860 Spencer carbines with deliveries completed by Aug. 31, 1865. With the changes directed to be made to the carbines, deliveries did not start until April 15, 1865, and