Original U.S. Burnside Model 1865 Spencer Repeating .50cal Rifle Converted for Frontier Use - Serial 18852 Helmets • John Simmons

• John Simmons

with clear lands and grooves and a bright finish

A very rare piece of original WW2 "SS" equipment that very rarely ever comes to market

the MAS-38 was machined from solid steel with only a few stamped parts

These EIC Model "C" Muskets that we are now offering

Original U.S. Burnside Model 1865 Spencer Repeating .50cal Rifle Converted for Frontier Use - Serial 18852 Helmets • John SimmonsOriginal 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