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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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lever-operated mechanism
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gptkbp:action
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lever-action
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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22 inches
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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gptkb:steel
rimfire cartridges
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gptkbp:caliber
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.56-56 Spencer
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gptkbp:capacity
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7 rounds
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gptkbp:collectibility
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high among collectors
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gptkbp:conflict
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gptkb:Spanish-American_War
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in Western films
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Christopher_Spencer
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gptkbp:design_features
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rotating bolt
tubular magazine
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gptkbp:design_influence
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inspired later lever-action rifles
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gptkbp:durability
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robust
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gptkbp:exhibition_history
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featured in museums
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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self-loading
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:American_Civil_War
developed during the Industrial Revolution
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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documented in military records
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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changed infantry tactics
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gptkbp:historical_legacy
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influenced future firearm designs
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gptkbp:historical_period
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gptkb:19th_century
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first successful repeating rifle used in combat
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gptkbp:historical_use
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used in the Civil War
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Spencer repeating rifle
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gptkbp:impact_on_military_tactics
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increased firepower
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Henry_rifle
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gptkbp:invention
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gptkb:Christopher_Spencer
1860
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gptkbp:is_adopted_by
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future firearm designs
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gptkbp:length
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44 inches
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gptkbp:magazine_capacity
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tube magazine
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gptkbp:maintenance
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moderate
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Spencer_Repeating_Rifle_Company
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:wood
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gptkbp:military_technology
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gptkb:United_States_Army
used in civilian markets
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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gptkb:Battle_of_Gettysburg
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:Battle_of_Antietam
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gptkbp:notable_features
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quick reloading
repeating mechanism
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gptkbp:notable_models
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gptkb:Spencer_Model_1867
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gptkbp:notable_technology
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first successful magazine-fed rifle
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gptkbp:notable_traits
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high rate of fire
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:Buffalo_Soldiers
gptkb:General_Custer
Cavalry units
Civil War soldiers
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:price
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$40
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gptkbp:produces
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approximately 200,000
mass production
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gptkbp:production_location
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gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut
gptkb:Massachusetts
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gptkbp:production_years
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1860-1869
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gptkbp:range
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200 yards
400 yards
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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15 rounds per minute
14 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recruitment
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adopted by Union forces
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gptkbp:reliability
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high
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:Springfield_rifle
bolt-action rifles
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gptkbp:reproduction
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available
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gptkbp:safety_features
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manual safety
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gptkbp:safety_record
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generally safe
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gptkbp:sights
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iron sights
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gptkbp:speed
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manual loading
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Spencer_Model_1865
gptkb:Winchester_rifle
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gptkbp:trigger_type
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single-stage trigger
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gptkbp:type
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shoulder-fired firearm
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:Union_Army
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkb:Indian_Wars
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gptkbp:user_manual
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available for collectors
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Spencer_Model_1865
gptkb:Spencer_Model_1860
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gptkbp:weight
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8.5 lbs
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Burnside's_carbine
gptkb:Union_infantry
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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