Civil War Spencer 1860 Cavalry Carbine

Serial #48296, .52 Spencer RF, 22" barrel with a very good bore that has mild pitting within the grooves, heaviest towards the muzzle.  This is a US-inspected carbine that has an overall smooth plum-brown patina along the barrel with some tiny specks of minor freckling and pinprick pitting scattered about, as well as traces of original blue on protected areas.  The frame has a lighter, gray and mottled brown patina that carries over onto the hammer, lockplate, and other metal furniture.  The walnut forend and buttstock have light-moderate bruises and handling marks throughout, as well as visible cartouches behind the sling bar.  The magazine tube is in very good shape with a functional spring and follower and the mechanism is still tight and fully functional.  This is an about good-very good Civil War Spencer overall.  Antique