#65 • Antique Pair of .56-46 Spencer Cartridges

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

High bid $22.00

Status: Sold

Antique pair of .56-46 Spencer cartridges consisting of one example with a "U" headstamp and one no-headstamp variation, both featuring copper cases and lead bullets. Developed for the famed Spencer repeating rifle and carbine, the .56-46 cartridge was widely used during the Civil War and the American frontier period, representing one of the earliest successful metallic cartridges adopted for repeating firearms. Both cartridges exhibit attractive aged patinas, expected handling and storage wear, and visible oxidation consistent with their age, with one example showing minor case damage near the bullet heel. U head stamp cartridge measurements are OAL 1.65in CL 1.06in MW .46in no head stamp measurement are OAL 1.65in CL 1.05in MW .46in