Name/Title
Spencer Repeating CarbineEntry/Object ID
2025.36.018Description
The Spencer carbine was a repeater, capable of handling seven all weather or metallic rim fire cartridges at a time, providing a major advantage over the single shot paper cartridge percussion weapons previously employed.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumFirearm Detail
Manufacturer
Spencer Repeating Rifle Co.Place Made
City
BostonState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDate Made
1862 - 1865Time Period
19th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Receiver MarkingLocation
Top of frameTranscription
Spencer Repeating / Rifle Co. Boston Mass. / Patd March 6 1860Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
StampedType
Receiver MarkingLocation
Rear of frameTranscription
48656Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
StampedDimensions
Width
4-1/2 inLength
39 inWeight
8-3/8 lbRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Spencer Repeating Rifle Co., Spencer, Christopher
