#66 • Antique .56-56 Spencer Cartridge

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

High bid $7.00

Status: Sold

Antique .56-56 Spencer cartridge featuring a copper case with no visible headstamp and an original lead bullet. Developed for the Spencer repeating rifle and carbine, the .56-56 was the original cartridge adopted during the American Civil War and helped establish metallic cartridge repeaters as practical military firearms. This example displays an attractive aged copper patina, well-defined bullet profile, and expected handling and storage wear consistent with its age. Cartridge measurements are OAL 1.66in CL .91in MW .54in