Tag: Spencer carbine

  • A Couple of Civil War Guns

    American Rifleman takes a look at two Civil War cavalry long guns. The Model 1847 Cavalry Musketoon: Adopted in 1847, the percussion Cavalry Musketoon was actually an attenuated version of the excellent U.S. Model 1842 Musket. Manufactured at Springfield Armory, the 1847 was handsome and made to high manufacturing standards. All steel parts were polished […]