Early Spencer repeating carbine, cal 56-56

Early Spencer repeating carbine, cal 56-56 

Serial 12403, This is the first model civil war made from 1863 to 1865, these start at serial 11000 up to approx 61000. 

So this one is a very early one. 

correct configuration with 6 grooves in the bore , which has no pitting, just a little bit of lead fouling. Stock is showing some stress lines, where  the magazine is located,   this magazine is the correct one for the early models. 

Overall medium grey with good markings and fitted with the correct sights.  These early Spencers have seen a lot of action and do not come often to the market.