Spencer carbine serial number help

[VASpencer]

I just purchased a Model 1860 Spencer Carbine .52 caliber with serial number 31433.   Anyone have any possible information on the history of this particular carbine?

Thanks in Virginia

[Two Flints]

Hello VASpencer,

Looks like your Spencer Carbine serial # 31433, was issued to Company G, 6th Indiana Volunteer Cavalry on July 13, 1864.  Another Spencer Carbine with the serial # 31434 was issued to the same unit.

Best I can do.

Two Flints

[Walksfire]

I see that you are located in VA. I work in Springfield Northern VA and have one of those awesome original carbines too. Does yours have a Stabler Cutoff? Does it have any Cartouches on the left side of the Buttstock. How is the rifling? Pitted or shootable? 3 grooves or original 6? Has it been modified to shoot centerfire ammo yet or is it still original. If you send a picture to the moderator, he will post them. Some of us are just plain curious. I am developing a spreadsheet with all known Spencer serial numbers from all sources, especially the internet and trade shows.
chris is MD.

[VASpencer]

Mine is  all original, not modified (don't think I'll do that).  No Stabler cutoff, original 6 groove rifling.  There is a faint cartouche present though I can't make out the initials. Nice strong lands and grooves on the rifling with a small amount of faint pitting.

Rod in Virginia