Triplett & Scott Arms created a unique breechloading carbine near the end of the Civil War, and before the war's end, 5,000 ...

By the Civil War, carbines like the Spencer repeating rifle were game-changers for soldiers who needed to stay light on their feet. Fast forward to today, and carbines are still the go-to for ...

His approval led to the purchase of 107,372 Spencer repeating carbines and rifles (of 144,500 made), and the Spencer became the principal repeating gun of the Civil War. 1861 - Breech loaded guns ...

But in 1863, President Lincoln test-fired a Spencer. His approval led to the purchase of 107,372 Spencer repeating carbines and rifles (of 144,500 made), and the Spencer became the principal repeating ...