Spencer 1860
RiflesDISCONTINUED
Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1860 - 1869
Caliber
Overview
The Spencer 1860 is a repeating rifle designed by Christopher Miner Spencer that used a unique seven-round detachable tubular magazine loaded through the buttstock. It was the first successful military repeating rifle adopted by the United States and saw extensive service during the Civil War. The Spencer used a lever-action that operated a rotating block mechanism.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
47.0 in (1,194 mm)
Barrel Length
30.0 in (762 mm)
Weight
10.0 lb (4.5 kg)
Mechanical
Action Type
Lever-action
Trigger Type
Single trigger
Sights Type
Military ladder rear, blade front
Magazine Capacity
7 rounds (buttstock magazine)
Additional Information
country
United States
action Type
Lever-action, rotating block
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