Serial Number Request

[djossi@yahoo.com]

Two Flints,

When, and if, you get the chance, I would very much appreciate it if you could tell me what information is available from the SRS Books regarding a Model 1860 rifle serial number 4980 and a Model 1860 carbine serial number 18573. I realize that you cannot vouch for the accuracy of any information that you provide.

As always, thanks!
Dave

[Two Flints]

Hi Dave,

I'm sure you've read my detailed disclaimer, and everyone else who may read with "reservation" my findings . . . 

. . . in my SRS books I find a Spencer Carbine with serial # 18568, issued to a member of Company L, 2nd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry in 1864 (no month and day given) . . . (close to your serial # 18573).

. . . in my SRS books I find a Spencer Rifle with serial # 4985, issued to a member of Company A, 72nd Indiana Volunteer Infantry, AND a Spencer Rifle with serial # 4973 issued to a member of Company G, (same) 72nd Indiana Volunteer Infantry on May 15, 1863 . . . (close to your serial # 4980)  A good number of serial # Spencers higher and lower than your # 4980 were also issued to the same unit.

Two Flints