Spencer Repeating Rifle, circa 1863
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The Spencer Rifle was one of the most effective breech-loading repeating rifles used during the Civil War. With this weapon, a soldier could shoot seven to nine bullets before having to reload. The firearms that most soldiers used had to be reloaded after every shot.
The Spencer Rifle was one of the most effective breech-loading repeating rifles used during the Civil War. With this weapon, a soldier could shoot seven to nine bullets before having to reload. The firearms that most soldiers used had to be reloaded after every shot.
Artifact
Rifle (Long gun)
Date Made
circa 1863
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.0.47.18
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Walnut (Wood)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 47 in
Inscriptions
top of barrel: Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. Boston Mass Pat'd March 6 1860 receiver, rear: 2038
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