Spencer's Repeaters in the Civil War by A.M.Beck Getting Them Built The Spencer repeater was one of the two most advanced firearms to see service in the War for Southern Independence, the other being the Henry. In spite of the fact that the mechanism was patented just before the war, the first general issue of these weapons was not until January 1863. Download Free Save Files Of Gta Vice City more. The new company had many hurdles to clear before production could begin. The repeaters were favorably tested by both the Army and Navy ordinance departments in 1861 and '62. However, by the time the prototype Spencers were being circulated within the military, the War Department already had outstanding orders for 15 or 20 different patterns of breech loading arms. Many of them had been equally favorably tested, and most of the companies that presented them had little or nothing in the way of production facilities. Certainly not what was required to fulfill a large government contract.

The serial number on this carbine indicates it was made c.1863-1865 in cal..52 rimfire (56-56) and converted by Springfield Armory c. 1867-1874 to. Ragga Jungle Anthems Rar Download. 50 cal. By sleeving the barrel. Christian Minor Spencer was born in Manchester, Connecticut on June 20, 1833. At age 11, he went to live with his maternal. A really fantastic example of a Civil War issued M-1860 Spencer Carbine with post-CW arsenal alterations. Solaris 8 7 03 Download Google. A check of the 4-volume Springfield Research serial number book set reveals the closest noted serial number to be #15202, an M-1860 carbine issued to Company E of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry.