Original U.S. Burnside Model 1865 Spencer Repeating .50cal Rifle Converted for Frontier Use - Serial 18852 Helmets A very rare piece of

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

out of all these "South Carolina" made Swords were seized by the Confederate States Army

Stock: Walnut

Stanclift of the 8th

• John Simmons

Original U.S. Burnside Model 1865 Spencer Repeating .50cal Rifle Converted for Frontier Use - Serial 18852 Helmets A very rare piece ofOriginal 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