Original U.S. M1860 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine Converted to Centerfire - Serial 21053 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Since this was made as

Since this was made as a display M49A2 round

the 1st battalion of each regiment used solid red

In this renaming

and this would make an excellent display piece over any fireplace

and states NATIONAL GUARD around the numeral 8 on a black background

Original U.S. M1860 Spencer Repeating Saddle Ring Carbine Converted to Centerfire - Serial 21053 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Since this was made asOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice genuine Spencer Model 1860 Repeating Carbine, which was converted to centerfire some time after original production. It began its life during the U. S. Civil war, and is marked Serial number of 21053, indicating early mid 1864 manufacture. This number is found on the rear of the receiver, however the under barrel marking has worn away. While the markings are faded, the 22 inch long barrel with