#63 • Antique .56-50 Spencer Cartridge

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

High bid $12.00

Status: Sold

Antique .56-50 Spencer cartridge featuring a copper case, lead bullet, and scarce S.A.W. headstamp. Developed for the Spencer repeating rifle and carbine, the .56-50 cartridge became one of the most recognized metallic cartridges of the Civil War and post-war frontier era, helping establish the practicality of repeating firearms in military and sporting use. This example exhibits an attractive aged copper patina with expected handling and storage wear consistent with its age while retaining strong collector appeal. Cartridge measurements are OAL 1.60in CL 1.14in MW .52in