#62 • Antique .56-46 Spencer Cartridge

Part of Antique Ammunition Online Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $10.00

Status: Sold

Antique .56-46 Spencer cartridge featuring a copper case and lead bullet with the desirable raised "H" within an impressed circle headstamp. Developed for the famed Spencer repeating rifle and carbine used during and after the American Civil War, the .56-46 cartridge represents an important step in the evolution of metallic cartridge firearms. This example displays an attractive aged patina with expected handling and storage wear consistent with its age, while retaining strong collector appeal. Cartridge measurements are OAL 1.59 CL 1.03in MW .47in