This is the post-Civil War version of the Spencer. You can tell by the letter "U" stamped on the base of the cartridge. Though some .56 Spencers were made after the Civil War (to comport with the M. 1860), others were made in .52 caliber by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company. Union made both calibers and stamped the metal with a letter "U". But ALL of their work was post-war. This .52 caliber Spencer would fit the M. 1865 version of the gun.

Cartridge is in excellent, non-excavated condition. This would fit perfectly in any display of Indian War memorabilia.

All firearms sold are pre-1898 and historic collectibles. They are not meant to be fired. Jim Stanley & Associates (cwartifax.com) will not be liable for injury incurred due to any weapon or artifact purchased from this site. All artillery projectiles sold by Jim Stanley & Associates are absolutely safe and have been professionally and safely de-activated.