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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => Spencer Shooting Society => Topic started by: Nlneff on August 06, 2022, 05:12:37 AM

Title: Serial number question
Post by: Nlneff on August 06, 2022, 05:12:37 AM
I was looking at a different Spencer here, serial number 9822 There is damage where the serial number is listed, so I'm a bit skeptical of that,  But were carbine in this range even built?   Any information will be appreciated, and I understand that precise info is not available often.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/941798916
Title: Re: Serial number question
Post by: Two Flints on August 06, 2022, 08:03:23 AM
I see a Spencer serial #9824, #9835, and #9838 listed as a Spencer Rifles.  Randomly, Four digit serial #s were intermixed as rifles and carbines, with more rifle designations listed. 

Your serial #9822 looks to be a Spencer Carbine.  The serial # also appears on the underside of the barrel under the wooden forearm.  Ask the seller to check if the serial # found there is the same as on the receiver.

Two Flints  BTW, Check Dave Taylor's Civil War Antiques for Spencer offerings.