Burnside Rifle company of Providence Rhode Island Spencer, model 1865 carbine chambered in .52. This example with the low serial number 1242 is one of approximately 34,000 produced and quite possibly saw use at the end of the Civil War. This saddle ring and tube fed carbine features a 20″, three groove barrel with fixed front and ladder rear sight. The stock still bears two faint cartouche stamps on the left side. This carbine is paired with a Mansfield & Lamb 1860 pattern calvary saber. This example is stamped “US / J.M / 2 / 1864” with circled makers mark “MANSFIELD & LAMD FORESTDALE R.I.”, and the pommel is stamped “JM”. Antique and ships direct to buyer. Condition: The carbine is Good missing the front barrel band, rear sight slider, and with wood loss around the top and bottom of the lock plate. The barrel has turned a dark patina as has the receiver with less on the high spots. There is evidence of cleaning. The bore is clean with distinct rifling and scattered spots of corrosion. The Calvary Saber is in Very Good condition including the leather and wire wrapped grip. There are scattered spots of light surface corrosion on the blade which does not show any signs of sharpening. The scabbard shows an array of mottled patina mixed with light surface corrosion.