Original U.S. M1860 Spencer Carbine Converted to Centerfire & Possibly Captured by Native Americans - Serial 15560 Russian Antique Guns Additional research on the subject

Additional research on the subject is needed to prove just such a fact

William G Keuhner (or Heubner as found in some online Army records which appears to be misspelled which was not uncommon) ASN 16022141 enlisted on May 14th

- Left shoulder bears a hand painted insignia for the 7th Air Force

The opposite side of the bag has 2 patches

which means that the cartridge case adapted for this round was originally a

Original U.S. M1860 Spencer Carbine Converted to Centerfire & Possibly Captured by Native Americans - Serial 15560 Russian Antique Guns Additional research on the subjectOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic "Frontier Used" example of a Spencer Model 1860 Repeating Carbine, which has had an interesting and long history! It began its life during the U. S. Civil war, and is marked Serial number of 15560, indicating mid late 1863 manufacture. This number is found on the receiver tang, and on the underside of the barrel. While the markings are faded, the 22 inch long barrel clearly identifies it as a