Spencer 1860 carbine - serial number

[tito]

Hi everybody

I have the opportunity to buy a model 1860 carbine, serial #50823. Any information as to the origin/issue will be greatly appreciated. I live in Denmark, and over here such info is very hard to come by.

Thanks in advance.

Tito

Hi Two Flints

First of all thank you for your very swift reply – and thank you, for taking time right away to check the SRS volumes.

Seller is an (internationally recognized) Danish auctionhouse. Estimate in Danish kroner plus vat equals app. US$1900,-. Hope to get it at app. 1300 US$

In fact you can see pictures at this link: http://www.bruun-rasmussen.dk , look under guns (“Våben”), lot no. 1139/7051, link:

http://www.bruun-rasmussen.dk/search.do?pg=1&iid=300405003&cid=513&mode=detail

The carbine probably originates from a Danish collector. However, it would not be uncommon for a Swedish or Norwegian owner to sell via Copenhagen. Auctions are every 3 months, and for some time, US Civil War guns/late 19.th. century US guns have been popping. My guess is from the same collection – most (of the few) revolvers have come with homemade holsters with the same characteristics. Problem is, that the auctionhouse will not reveal details of the seller.

If I can get any wiser I will let you know!

Regards

Tito

[Two Flints]

Tito,

Sent you an Email.  Please respond same way. We have other SSS members from Denmark.

Two Flints