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Spencer Rifle

Spencer Rifle, Model 1865, .50 caliber. Manufactured by Spencer Repeating Rifle Company, Boston, Massachusetts. The Spencer could fire 20 rounds per minute, representing a significant advantage over standard muzzle-loaders, which could only fire 2-3 rounds per minute. It was used by the Union in the Civil War.
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Spencer Rifle
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Spencer Rifle, Model 1865, .50 caliber. Manufactured by Spencer Repeating Rifle Company, Boston, Massachusetts. The Spencer could fire 20 rounds per minute, representing a significant advantage over standard muzzle-loaders, which could only fire 2-3 rounds per minute. It was used by the Union in the Civil War.
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4220 x 3012 px | 36.4 MB
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35.7 x 25.5 cm | 14.1 x 10.0 in (300 dpi)
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