The cavalry version of the Spencer, shorter and lighter for mounted use. The standard arm of Union cavalry in the latter half of the Civil War, including Sheridan's cavalry that devastated Confederate forces in the Shenandoah Valley. The Blakeslee cartridge box allowed rapid magazine changes. Used at the Battle of Gettysburg by Buford's cavalry to hold McPherson's Ridge. Type: Carbine Action: Lever-Action Caliber: .56-56 Spencer Capacity: 7 Year introduced: 1863, USA Weight: 96 oz Overall length: 36" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military