*** Photos Added *** Spencer rifle with saddle ring

[sarhuey212]

Hi All
Came across an original Spencer rifle with a saddle ring. First rifle I have handled in person but all the pictures I have seen don't have saddle rings. Had correct stampings on receiver. Appears all original, still had rim fire breach block. Great bore, descent stock with one visible cartouch. Smooth action and they were asking $3500. serial number 25627, 3 band, 6 groove rifling, patent 1860, no stabler cutoff, 1860 style outer magazine tube, no ramrod or place to put one, for arm is early design as per pic. Have more pics but having problems downsizing them to fit on here.
Don

[Blair]

There are known a, number of Springfield alterations, along with gunsmith conversions to a Sporting Rifle length made up from the older surplus ACW Carbines.
Good clear photos are essential.
My best,
Blair

[Two Flints]

Photos sent to me by OP Sarhuey212 a few minutes ago for posting:













Two Flints

[Herbert]

You will need to take the front stock off and check the serial number on the barrel,I would be very surprised if it matches the frame number,but one of a kind Spencers do turn up.If the sling bare has been added after manufacture it was well done,my bet is a carbine has been fitted with a rifle barrel and stock

[Blair]

sarhuey212,

Good photos!
Thank you Two Flints for posting the images.

But, let me ask you to remove the forearm and check the SS# on the bottom side of the barrel. It should match the SS# on the receiver.

Just off the top of my head... it looks to me like the forearm wood has either been replaced or, perhaps re-worked.
This causes me to believe the barrel and forearm may have been put onto a Carbine receiver and butt stock section.
Who and when this may have been done... I couldn't guess.
All of that aside, it is a very interesting piece.
My best,
Blair