Additional vertical stamping MODEL / 1865. Mark on top of frame: SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE / PAT'D MA/ MANUF'D AT PROV.R.I. Spencer Model 1865 was manufactured by Burnside Rifle company, Providence Rhode Island. Burnside introduced 3 groove rifling, otherwise most of the Spencer design details were followed. The straight cartridge used for the Model 1860 carbine was replaced with a new tapered cartrige, referred to as 56 /52 or 56 /50, the actual bullet was either. Approximately 34,000 were produced, serial numbers ran from 1 to 34000. Spencer Model 1865 carbine was manufactured by Burnside Rifle company, Providence Rhode Island. ![]() ![]() Ridgeway Reference Library, Civil War plates and bucklesĪ virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil Warīreechloader, Spencer seven shot rimfire carbine, Model 1865, 56/52 cartridge, cavalry model fitted with saddle riding bar.
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