Original U.S. Civil War Era M1860 Spencer Repeating Carbine Serial Number 46796 - late 1864 Sterling SMG The hilt's grip plates are

The hilt's grip plates are of white bone surrounding a gold inlaid tang both on top and bottom

including its commander

When it was needed most it was never available

The painting is signed GILROY in the bottom left corner

Serial number 340950B denotes year of manufacture as 1890

Original U.S. Civil War Era M1860 Spencer Repeating Carbine Serial Number 46796 - late 1864 Sterling SMG The hilt's grip plates areOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine U. S. Civil War era Spencer Repeating Carbine. All parts completely correct with a good amount of the original finish present. The stock is also in good antique condition. A very interesting Spencer Model 1860 Civil War Carbine with Serial umber of 46796 indicating mid to late 1864 manufacture. From Spencer's initial order for 7,500 Carbines starting at serial number 11,001, 7,000 were supplied by