Hello Prospective Spencer Members,
First, please register and become a member of Cas City.
Once you are a member of Cas City, you will then be allowed to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Let us know, by posting here, that you want to become a member of the Spencer Shooting Society. Please, JUST REGISTER/JOIN HERE ONLY.
Start a new topic elsewhere in the SSS Forum. This thread is just a place where new members can register. Send me your Email address and Cowboy Alias to fsgrand2@fairpoint.net. I need your Email address, which will only be used for communication between members of SSS. It will never be given out without your permission
Two Flints
Trailrider checking in! Fought with Grierson in '63, fought with the 3rd Cav at the Rosebud, fought with my wife for the last 38 years! Can't seem to git along with anybody! ;) :D
Ride easy, but stay alert! Godspeed to those in harm's way in the defense of Freedom! God Bless America!
Your obdt servant,
Trailrider,
Capt., 3rd Cavalry, 1870's-1880's
Detailed Ordnance,
Dept. of the Platte,
Grand Army of the Frontier
You got Pick Kimbel reporting for duty! ;D
Not fortunate enough to have my Spencer yet but it's an itch that aching to be scratched! :-\
Pick Kimbel
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US Scout, #21, with his Spencer reporting in.
Long Haired Mike reporting in with the ol Armi-Sport 56-50. ;D
Thanks Two Flints for getting this set up for us.
Harve Curry, SSS-7, original 56-50 SRC reporting.
Thanks for this site, I look forward to learning more about these Spencer's.
...rollcall....
Gunner reporting in....not just a member, but the proud & prime instigator!! ;D
Playfully using a Taylor's 1865 Spencer in .45 S&W and an original Spencer Repeating Shotgun!
Rally to the colours and ride to the sound of the guns!
It sure is nice to have a home for the SSS. Thank you Marshal Halloway!!! 8)
Trapdoor Billy here.
Hawk Mortimer up and running. Well, at least moving. ;)
Have a nice day,
Hawk
2 Flints:
Much obliged for gettin' the Triple S outfit a-goin'. And also for gettin' my Pard, Ed Hart, in at #26. He is currently off-line wit' computer problems. He'll contact you when he gets his computer back up again.
He is a dyed in the wool Spencer nut. I don't recollect how many he has now.
I will be gettin' in touch wit' you as soon as I get me a Spencer!
MG
doc cable checking in, shooter of a genuine 56/52 ORIGINAL
doc cable checking in, shooter of a genuine 56/52 ORIGINAL central fire. Liege proofed carbine;
these were made on the original machinery in belgium. when the company was going under,
winchester bought the whoe deal, includiing rights, and then sold the machinery to belgium;
they made center fires and briefly used them as military weapons.
Ok I'm in. Sorry about the picture, I have to did one out that shows me in my natural habitat!
Arizona Trooper (aka Tony Beck) checking in. At the moment I shoot three Spencers, a CW rifle (56-56), an M-1867 rifle and a New Model carbine (both 56-50). I also have a 56-56 Ballard rifle with a CF conversion and a few of them new fangled Whitney-Kennedys and Winchesters. I'm an N-SSA shooter and aim to try SASS. (Need a good double shotgun and would love to find a Whitney). Is there an exception for Spencer pump shotguns? They don't have an exposed hammer, but were ahead of the Wincheser 93/97s by over 10 years.
I guess I've done it, looked for a list but didn't fine it i may have overlooked it.
Pinchony Creek SSS #10
Hello,
Clyde / SSS 57 reporting with 2 Spencers (one 1867 rifle and one New Model Carbine) - just in case there are more than 7 coyotes and no time to reload.
Ya know what would be really cool....get us all together...I figure, we'd be like frontier company strength, and have us lay down volley fire at somethig like 3-400 targets.
Think of the smoke, the boom, the repeated CLANGs... ;D
Have arrived.
Spencers and a Sharps or two followed me.
Californian
SASS 14701
H.P. Kid here . Reporting in with a Taylors (Armi Sport)in 45 schofield.
Hello everyone
Just got my Taylors Spencer 56 Today!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to get ammo loaded!
I here by apply for membership in the SSS.
YEHAAAAAAAAA!!
Squatter,
Thanks for signing on! I think Ten-X has your caliber already loaded and ready to shoot!
Two Flints
Captain John Jarrett reporting for duty. .44Russian carbine and hope to have one of the rifle versions Taylors is coming out with in .56-50.
Proud to be a member!
Captain John,
Where did you hear about a Taylor Spencer 56-50 rifle? Tell me more! Thanks for signing in!
Two Flints
Two Flints,
To be honest I can not remember where or who I first heard it from, but I did talk to someone at Taylors about 3 - 4 weeks ago and they said that a rifle version would be available this spring or summer. Calibers are .56-50 and .44-40.
I hope that what I have been told is correct. If anyone can find out anymore indepth information I would be glad to know myself.
John.
Captain John,
The reason I ask is about two months ago I sent Tammy Loy (Boss Person at Taylors) an Email asking her if Taylors would ever consider importing a Spencer rifle from Italy to go with their carbine. She never got back to me, which is why I jumped to respond to your comments about a rifle. I think I read somewhere, too, that Armi Sport was already working on a rifle design, but can't remember where I saw the information.
Two Flints
Sgt Buck checking in.
A rifle sounds like a fun thing, but how many 44-40's could a Spencer hold?
Well, here I am...
Welcome home, Hobie,
Two Flints
Dino in Reno here,
1865 carbine #1617X, S&S centerfire breach-block and not enough 56/50 brass .
Dino in Reno
ryder747
original converted by romano to centerfire, member n-ssa.
No. 48, signign up.
Regards
Might as well toss my hat into the ring. ;)
I've just arrived......will probably do my profile and all of that tomorrow.....
Steel-eye Steve SSS #5 reporting in. I use a .45 S&W Taylor for Civil War cavalry reenacting,1st Wisc. Cavalry, Co C., and CAS shooting.
Have had a .45 Schoefield Taylor's for a year or so. Just acquired a new one in .56-50, ready to start loading those little fat cartridges!
Grizzle Bear
French Jack, former Forsyth Scout along with his Taylor's 56-50.
Only one so far, a Taylor .44 Russian. I've just got to get a 56-50 soon!
Chili Mac McGregor
alrighty - count me in !!!!!
tommy4toes
Have numerous muzzle stuffers & breechloaders for CW re-enacting but Taylor 56-50
could easily be favorite. Have`nt fired yet due to OMIGOD! price of ammo. Would
appreciate advice on bullet mold,brass. and especially making blanks.
Thanks, Walta44
I think I've found a new home! 1865 rifle on it's second breech block, I'm getting really good at fitting these things. I've just about wore Marcot's book out. Just wish we had Civil War shoots out here in Idaho, I'd love to do Wilder's Lightning Brigade. Everyone agrees the Spencer is a real fun gun. Gotta nail a deer with mine sometime.
Glenn
Hi Glenn,
Welcome to SSS. Thanks for joining!!
If you get a chance would you please do a NEW TOPIC post on your Burnside and what is involved in doing a conversion block for it. If it's your second time, you must know your stuff, and I and others would be very interested in how you do/did the conversion.
Again, thanks for joining.
Two Flints
Hell-Er High Water signing up with my Taylor's 56-50. I have been shooting it for a year now and it is a shooter, with both black and smokless. If anybody needs loading info get in touch.
Hell-Er High Water
SASS 32527 - Life
Thought I had already signed up, but it must have been the morning after the night before. Coming in with my original .56-50 that I shoot in N-SSA.
Ed, 1st Va. Cav.
Hi Ed,
Thanks for joining! I did a double check on the membership list, but you did not join before. Glad to have you as a member. Sure would like to know more about your original Spencer and how you set it up to shoot. Conversion kit? Which one/maker. Would make a great new topic. If you have the time, would like a blow by blow description of how you set up your original to get it to shoot ???centerfire rounds???
Two Flints
Sign me up. Being an Ordnance Officer assigned to an Artillery unit you can bet I'll be interested in all the latest in small arms cutting edge technology that will help in our fight to pacify the western territories.
Hello
Hello
Have been trying to send an e-mail to Two Flints wanting to join but can't seem to be able to do this. Hope this get to you.
Thanks
Texas Sarge
It was a spencer i was holding before I bought the shotgun. But still love my Spencer.Count me in. Double Barrel Farrel.
Add me to the list as a person interested in Spencers.
Black River Smith
Taylors Spencer-.45 S&W
The Yankee Bandit checking in.
Thanks for the invite Two Flints.
Two Flints,
Just acquired a Taylor's 56-50 carbine last week here in Birmingham, so please sign me up to join your Spencer Shooting Society. We look forward to learning more about this gun and naturally using it in the field.
Maj. Dean Barber, Commanding,
Division Cavalry Brigade, Dismtd Cavalry
First Federal Division
3rd Battalion Cumberland Cavalry
In camp near Roebuck Springs, Ala. with the 1st Alabama Cavalry, Co. C, USV
For more information about the 1st Alabama Cavalry, U.S., or the unionist movement in Alabama, visit the website www.1stalabamacavalryusv.com
Howdy from Coulson City, Montana Territoty.
Don't own a Spencer yet, but hope to do so before next spring.
Thought I'd join the forum & learn from those who have experience, and hence wisdom, with Spencers.
Backstrap Bill
My alias is Lastcigar. Just got a Armi .44 Russian Spencer. I will be firing it for the first time this Sunday at a Sass event. Any suggestions?
My e-mail is lastcigat@hotmail.com.
Already learned a lot just reading the posts.
Thanks
Lastcigar
Howdy pard,
Prepare yourself. You are going to have more fun and get more style pointsss than you ever imagined! ENJOY the "Spencer Experience."
Bought an Armi Sport in .45 Schofield from Taylors about two years ago. Have used it in several reenactments and have live fired a bunch of rounds. I would like to join.
I own a early Spencer (First of the Carbines received by the Govt in Oct. 63) and it was converted to 50 cal. I shoot it all the time in N-SSA events. I would love to see if I can find more information about this Spencer. Is there any place I can have the s/n traced to see if I can be connected to any unit from either the Civil War or the Indian Wars. I am also interested in know what the rest of you who shoot the 50 cal cartridge use to load your rounds? I am thinking of working up a longer range cartridge that would reach out 100yd-200 yds (Maybe using Swiss Powder).. Any suggestiong would be welcomed
rfd, here is a website that does have some info http://www.armscollectors.com/srs.htm
New Guy here,
Have an old 56-56 that was used for blanks in the 70's. Would like to purchase some brass / bullets and try it for accuracy.
Any shooters want to sell a few brass and hanfull of bullets? Would like to try her before jumping in to far. Just figured out how
to get a 50-70 to shoot! Not a blackpowder guy,so this is new to me. Any help appreciated.
I've got two original Carbines - one tack-decorated, with a rawhide wrap at the wrist - both 56-50.
Vaya,
Scouts Out!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
SAINTS BE PRAISED!!!!!!!
SSS is now at 100 members ::) ::) ::) ::)
Two Flints
I have a 56-50 on order. I put it in the last day of the Great Spencer Sale....
Figure it's also time for me to "join up", since my acquisition of a 56-50 carbine is under way!
Hi
I ve just been bitten with the Spencer bug and since there is no cure known to man for it figured I best join up so with you folk so as you can help me cope with my new affilction.
Signing in..
Been a BP shooter for 19 years. I'm a Rev war and WWII Re-enactor.... yeah I know.. no Spencers there.. but I always wanted one so last year I found a Taylor's 56-50 at a great price.. I haven't shot it yet with the high cost of ammo but I want to. Any good alternatives to Ten-X and $90.00 a box??
Wagon Wheel signing up and ready for duty just as soon as my Taylor's 56-50 arrives!
I guess I kinda fit in , I've own an orginial 56-56 21XXX for some 30 years . The bore is mirror bright & has an S&S CF Breach Block.
But today I got into one heck of a trade... So now I have a NIB Spencer too.
:D Abanaki is in with your bunch at last after a too long a wait.
Hello, the fire:
Just wanted to drop in and say howdy. I picked up my Taylor's Spencer in 56-50 last weekend and haven't even shot it yet, but I intend to remedy that as soon as possible. Happy holidays.
Caleb Hobbs
Quote from: Two Flints on March 15, 2005, 12:15:22 PM
Hello Spencer Shooters,
Please register, and let us know you have arrived. Please, JUST REGISTER HERE ONLY. Start a new topic elsewhere in the SSS Forum. This topic is just a place where new members can register. Send me your Email address and Cowboy (if you have one) Alias. I need your Email address just for communication between members of SSS.
Two Flints
Howdy, Ed Clintwood SASS # 68370 here. Ain't spent no time in the calvery just easier to hit things with a long gun ;) expecially if it ain't movin
I have just desided to get a Spencer 56 - 50 Rifle, I have wanted one for a loooong time, now it is due....!
I am selling my old 40 - 65 Pedersolli Sharps to get the funds I need for a new Spencer..
So what is more natural than to check in with the "Spencer Shooting Society".?
A few of you might have seen my signature on the old CAS-L...?
I still considder me self a s good friend of Marshall H, ewen if he has moved to Kansas and we don not see him much in Norway anymore...! I do tree CW re-enactment units, one Napoloeonic and I shoot CAS in Norway.. I`we been to a few Rendezvous in the
US (1750 - 1840), I am a history buff and a shooter of Flint and Percusion guns to Indian War erea cartridge guns.
I am a pro. Photographer and a part time Officer in the Norwegian Home-Guard. I build some guns my self to....Nuff Said.
Two Flints, put me on the SSS roll please.! ( I`m all happy that I found you guys.)
Best Regards
Snapshot, Norway
Larry reporting, (aka Cav Trooper). Served with 2nd ACR in Nurnberg, Germany 67/68, 71st AHC Americal ChuLai S. VietNam 69. Own an unmolested 1860 56-56 Spencer without the cutoff, bore not bad for an old boy, slugs to .535". I have converted to centerfire from S&S and have reloaded and shot 50 rds through it. I need help with reloading questions about the cases, Rapine healed bullets and Rapine hollow base bullets and crimping. I'm using FFg Goex at 35 and 40 gr. with home made SPG lube. This rifle is going to be fun as soon as I can work the bugs out of loading. Also looking for less expensive cases, I bought turned brass at $2.00 a pop, ouch! Any info and help would be much appreciated. I've read everything I could find and listened to everyone so far and need to sort it all out and get the skinny from fellers who shoot these beauties.
Thanks,
Cav Trooper
Figure I ought to join up. Although I don't own a Spencer (yet) I am about to become the official importer of Armi Sport rifles into the UK. You can bet I will direct any Spencer buyers to this site.
Howdy all;Thought it was time I joined. Just got my 56-50 Spencer from taylors. Cant believe I've had it for about two weeks & haven't fired it yet. Anyway the"fondle factor" is quite high on this rifle. I have long been facinated by the Spencer design and finally decided that at 68 years old my 45-70s were kicking me more than they used to.(how does that work?) So I sold one for the Spencer.
I got brass, dies & bullets from Buffalo Arms. Seems like a good outfit. Found out my Dillon won't work,so now I will have to see if I can snivel & whine enough to get back at least temporarily the other loading gear I gave away last year, knowing I wouldn't need it any more. Story of my life.
Anyway, glad to be on board. I look forward to swapping experiences with a very knowledgable bunch.
Sam
Sam,
Welcome to SSS. If you have things to sell, try our classified section or post here on SSS.
I'm sure Dakota Widowmaker will contact you.
Two Flints
Howdy, Y'all!
Guess it's about time I join the Society, seein' as I was the first cowboy action shooter in Scandinavia to use a Spencer as a mainmatch gun.
Got my ArmiSport carbine in .45 S&W from Hege Arms Company in Germany, and am developing a cravin' for a rifle in 56-50 caliber that gets worse by the hour! And yepp; I gave Snapshot the Spencer-bug! :)
I remain,
Very Respectfully,
Your Ob't Serv't,
Cap'n Redneck
SWS #163
Territorial Gov'r, Mid-Territory, Norway.
Commd'g Co. D,
Frontier Battalion, Texas Rangers.
Formerly Chief of the Line of Caissons, Donaldsonville (La.) Art'y 1861-65.
Ordnance officer, Gen'l Jo Shelby's command, Mexico 1865-67.
Part time Town-tamer, Buffalo Runner, Stage Driver etc, etc. 1867-73.
Sign me up - just got by Taylor Spencer ordered today. Got brass, bullets and dies on order from Midway.
Good to see you found the place to be Cap`n Redneck. You sure gave me the bug! I am itching something terrible for a Spencer so the sooner you woork things out with the Italianos the better it will be for the bouth of us..!!! As I kan feel that you got the rush for a Spencer in the grown mans caliber so bad that your whole corpus has turned red...!!
Texas Bill here. I have a Spencer carbine and a Spencer rifle, both in 56-50. Gottem' both from Taylors.
Well Boys, reckon I'm number 80. The Texas Highlander here, SASS 39806. Just took possession today of a very gently used Taylor's .44 Russian carbine that I hope to get loaded for and break in this weekend. I will be shooting "on the dark side" matched up with a pair of Pietta's .44 Colt cap and balls and an original 16 Ga W. Richards double.
Bill (The Texas Highlander)
Well, just read the membership post that said we're up in the 130's, so I guess I'm not #80. Think I'll wait and hear from the Posse leader before my boots get any soggier!
The Texas Highlander
I've been here for some time, watching. I blend in....you've seen me but didn't realize it. By the time you figure out who I am it's too late.
The Pinkertons.....we never sleep!
wish to register. have two taylor spencers. 1865 carbine and 1865 rifle both in 56/50. am shoote and collector of all types firearms. really like early black powder cartridge guns. gotzguns e-mail 4570@custertel.net
Hello SSS members;
Martin Pauley reporting for duty. Waiting fo 56/50 to arrive and baptie it at the range!
CAS #51600
Rancid Roy reporting aboard!! I just shot my new Talyor's Spencer carbine in 56/.50 today. What a hoot-and-a-half!!!
Hi all -
I'm very new to this forum, but glad to find Spencer shooters out there.
I own a 56-56 rifle in the 22,000 serial range, that after many years I am just getting back to shooting.
I use a Rapine flat-nosed, heeled bullet that weighs in at 379 +/-2 gr., and use both 50-70 cases and some of the new starline 56-60 brass.
To fire it I have an S&S Firearms centerfire block, and a replacement tube. For safety, I filed down the follower in the tube so that it is flat-nosed like the bullets.
I recently tried some Trail Boss - 9 gr. loads and clocked in at around 1000 fps. - which seemed quite safe for the old girl. The 50-70 cases came in slightly higher, and the longer 56-50 cases came in slightly lower, and with more variation. If I can find the right tools, I'll probably cut down the 56-50s, after I figure out how to modify them to extract properly.
Thanks! 'Looking forward to trading notes.
Bead Swinger
'Frenchie' LaFrance, glad to be here. I'm going to chew through all these posts and learn all I can from them.
I don't have a Spencer yet, but I've been reenacting the 3rd US Infantry (1860-1865) for 11 years now and want to expand that up to 1872 for my NCOWS and GAF impressions. I want a .56-50 Spencer rifle, not a carbine. It turns out the Spencer rifle is good for the post-War 3rd Infantry and also for doing Civil War US Navy! I mean, is that cool, or what?
Good to have you Frenchie, I have wanted a Spencer Rifle since the dorn of time! But living in my part of the world waiting for hot firearms is normal! Ce La Vie... Finaly, it seems like I am going to get my Spencer this fall. I am working on my Blackeslee six tube cartridge box in the meantime.! Just got hold of some nice brass tubing to use in it, yes I know they are suposed to be tin, but the brass is nicer and the size/fit is exelent!
SSS,
Always looking for new members.
Two Flints
Filthy Lucre here. Trying to find some ammo for my original 56/50. Have dies and some brass. Need the know how.
W.T. signing in. 56-50 carbine due in late next week or so. Yeeeeee-hah!
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang.
Quote from: W.T. on September 30, 2006, 11:22:06 PM
W.T. signing in. 56-50 carbine due in late next week or so. Yeeeeee-hah!
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang.
Kwool , welcome pard
Thankee, Pilgrim; 'Net scouting for orig milspec and CAS loads rat-now. Gonna read thru all 17 pages of the SSS forum by sunup tomorrow (well, soem of 'em, anyhow...)
Pvt Bill Here.
I,m a member of the Kearny Frontier Regulars here at Ft. Phil Kearny depicting the 1866-68 era of the fort. I also work for the Wyoming
State Parks and historical sites. I Get to maintain the weaponry original and reproductions. went out and shot a SASS shot over the weekend what hoot to shoot the Spencer!!!
Bill Canfield
SSS
I'm a member of the Hole In The Wall Gang at Piru CA. I picked up a Spencer 56 - 50 Carbine last week that was being sold at our local shoot. So please register me as a new SSS member. I have ordered Die's and Brass, Would like Info on were to buy BP Bullets, I can't get into casting at this time.
Sgt Maj O'Donnell
Guess this is where I check in. Nowonder_1999, no affiliation, just got an old 1865, and got it talking again. Need some pointers on bullet design. I have a couple of molds, and have loaded a couple of hundred rounds. Shot 20 with startling results:
1) Gun didn't blow up
2) 50 yards averaged better than a 9 for a 20 shot group.
3) Gun didn't blow up
4) Starline brass worked fine
5) gun didn't blow up
and did I mention; the gun didn't blow up?
Not shooting a Spencer firearm btu am going to shoot a Ballard chambered for the 56-56 Spencer round. Can I join?
Dai.
Hey, how ya'all doing.
I've been trying to join for several weeks now, finally talked to the Marshal. I've been in love w/the Spencer since I was a little kid and found an old case up in a old Ghost town in the Mtns south of the ranch. I figure to mostly shut up, as you folks know a lot more than I do.
PvtGreg here. Proud owner of a Romano Spencer since 1998!
Hey there SSS!
Would ya let an honest-to-God Spencer join? :)
Two Flints, Sign me up please. Looking forward to getting my 56-50 from Taylors. Deadeye.
Just sent you an email with my information, I look forward to chatting in the group.
Mike
howdy All,
Best and warmest regards from France....
I sign with 56-50 new model Spencer
alain
Skid72 checking in. Looking forward to hearing from all. Proud owner of 2 original and 1 repro Spencer.
Brian Ellis
Mossyrock reporting in. ;D My Taylor 56-50 is inbound and should be in hand next week. I figure it will be a good one to keep my 50-70 Roller and 45-60 company. Now comes the fun part! New molds, new dies, new brass, new loads..... WOO-HOO!
Ever wonder what a 350gr, .512 caliber lead bullet moving at 1,100fps would do to a big elk-critter? I'd sure like to find out! ;D
Have a 44 Russian carbine is inbound. Initially was looking for a rifle, but after researching, found entire regiments of infantry used the carbine, plus private purchase would allow it also.
Not too much of a story here, contacted a few sutlers only one I found that had any on hand was a 44 Russian. My preference would have been 44-40, but didn't want to wait.
Dusty Tagalon
Salve,
a greeting from south Tuscany, Italy... ;D
I have a Armi Sport Spencer carabine in 45 Schofield, that use with enjoy in Italy CAS games (OWSS - SASS Italy)...
B.P.O.
72nd Indiana here. Long time reader, finally joining up. I occasionally bring out my Spencer rifle to the local Civil War reenactments and have a blast shooting seven rounds while the muzzleloaders take their thirty seconds.
72nd Indiana
Hello,
I'm signing up. I didn't realise I had to register before I posted. Got it the wrong way around, sorry.
Boot.
Hi Everybody! Civil War Guy here. Just got my Spencer Rifle (1860). Looking forward to learning from you.
Love to be a member and honestly get a few pressing questions answered.
Capt Mitarwan reporting with dispatches (and a fine Spencer in 44 Russian).
How does one join? I am ready & willing. Bobdp
Sign me up. I'm hooked.
Fired my Taylor's Spencer 56-50 for the first time after yesterdays CAS match. 4 hits on 5 shots at a 125 yd buffalo, no sighing in. Awesome!
Hey,
add my name to the list. I ordered a rifle in 56-50 from Taylors back in June with a buddy following me a few days later by ordering a carbine in 56-50. Of course, his carbine showed up a week later with my rifle remaining on backorder until late in August. Oh well. I apprecitate the imformation I've learned reading the posts here over the last few months. Between live rounds and blanks, I have to have put at least 600 rounds through mine already.
Stephen Gresko
Greetings all, Sign me up with my original 56-56 1860 Army Infantry Model Spencer rifle. I've killed deer and buffalo with it and am glad to see a forum dedicated to Spencer shooters
Big Goose
Joining with a question -- is the Dixie Gun Works ArmiSport .56-50 carbine NSSA approved ? I'm looking for a good source for a new repro Spencer -- NSSA's approval document only refers explicitly to the Taylor's model.
Regards, Ned
US Army 1976-2002
Hi Two Flints !!
Sign me up with my dear "Amanda" (An original 56-56 Spencer carbine mod.1860) !!
Hi,
I'd like to be apart of the Spencer Shooting Society. I am not sure how to do that. I am not an active in CSA activities, but the activities of CAS interest me, and I've inherited a Bannerman Spencer Repeating Shotgun from my Grandfather. Using Google Alerts, I became aware of the CAS site, and saw that some documentation on Spencer Shotguns was listed here (I haven't figured out how to view those documents yet).
The story behind my grandfather's Spencer is that it was supposedly the first repeating shotgun seen by the border guard of Dakota territory (at what is now Yankton, SD) to enter Dakota territory. However, my Mother, still alive, will not support that claim, as she thought Grandpa was sometimes enthusastic with the truth.
The gun's action cycles, but because of the damascs barrel I wouldn't shoot it. It is in good condition for something built about a hundred years ago.
So is there a specific action I need to do to be a member of the Spencer part of this group?
Thank you.
Howard Warriner
Hi all new spencer armi sport on its way to match my colt walker converted to 45 schofield with r and d conversion, any tips on spencer use will be appreciated.
I also just ordered a spencer rifle to match my carbine, hope to get some pictures of the pair as soon as it arrives. (from a 06-18-08 post and moved here by Two Flints)
thanks Brett Dixon
Central Pennsylvania
Hidy!!!
I don't have a Spencer yet but I just might one a these days. Been a Hawken man myself but those Spencers look pretty interesting. I like the idea of having more shots before I have ta swab and load. I don't know beans about these new fangled Spencers so I do have a bunch a questions. I hope y'all can give me a hand.
Thankee,
X Horse Pen Henry
I just received my new Armi Sport 56-50 Spencer from DGW today. So you can count me in ;D . I'll post a range report on today's shooting soon.
Steve
Dear Two Flints:
See subject
IrishDragoon
paulmilligan2000@yahoo.com
Since I finally got my new Spencer guess I better get in on this.
Sagebrush Burns - akbullen2001@yahoo.com
count me in - akbullen2001@yahoo.com
Hi all,
My Spencer Carbine in .44-44 is on a truck somewhere between Virginia and New Mexico
We'll see when it gets here :o
Walkin' Boss
Don't have one yet but have been authorized by Commander-In-Chief House to go ahead - so please sign up this WVa 6th Cav boy
Hi
A Brit here who would like to join this band of brothers. I have an original in 56/50 with an S&S c/f block.
Cheers
Clive
Two Flints,
I just purchased a Spencer carbine in 56-50 back at the N-SSA Spring National, I was really looking for one in 45 LC but
found one being offered at 1/2 the going price. At that point the 56-50 look very good. I just got my brass and
dies and been reading the posts here to get my background info on loads. I would like to join the SSS and hope to get back into the Cowboy game at some point. Currently I do Civil War Cavarly living history and plan to use my Spencer for live fire events. I have found some good starting loads for both black and smokeless and once the heat wave out here in CA passes I will aneal my brass.
Thanks to all for some great info and insights into 56-50.
Jimbo
Please Register Here If Joining SSS
Thanks,
Two Flints
I got my Cimarron 1865 Spencer in .45 Colt. Great carbine and fun to shoot. I'll never win a SASS match with it unless they add in style points. Hope to shoot it at GAF Fall Muster. ;D
Curly LaGrande
GAF#490 Capt, U.S.Cavalry
SASS#26,914
Shamrock John Permission to come aboard. Looking to join SSS.
;D
Got mah new 45LC Armati, today ;D
Took the restrictor out, it holds 7 now. ;D
Please add Marshal Harpoluke to the SSS Roster.
French_shooter asking permission to get aboard. Original 56-56 Spencer.
Howdy the fire, Bad Lands here, been shoot'n my Burnside Spencer Carbine for about 15 years now and it's brought home the bacon many times, white tail and wild boar. Bought it as a barreled action with a coffee can full of parts at the Tulsa gun show about 18 years ago. Got it up and running and it's 10 ring acurate at hundred yards, during a hog hunt my dad named it "ole painless" because of the clean kills i made with it. Wouldn't take for it, glad to be in such fine company.
Bad Lands
please accept the application of SCOOTER to the spencer shooting society . currently a member of SASS,GAR,NCOWS & OWSA
I would like to join SSS. Presently I own a brad new Cimarron Spencer 50-56
This Marine request permission to join this here gun club. Just now got me a Spencer 10 Guage shotgun and in need of some serious info. Any help is deeply aprreciated
Semper FI
Cowboy 6 :D
well add copus. just got an original action. serial number 28630.
Well my Spencer Carbine in 56-50 CF is about two weeks out,....Guess I just as well sign up if y'all will let me,........
I will be honored to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
i've a armi sport Spencer carbine in 56/50 .
AZJOE here,
I recently acquired a Burnside Spencer and I would like permission to join the Society,
Thanks, AZJOE
JUST WANTED TO JOIN SINCE i ENJOY SHOOTING BP IN MY 44/40 SPENCER RIFLE
Glad to be apart of this elite group! ;) :o
Lhawk1970
I have been browsing this site for a few months and will join now. I am Georgia Redleg I own a repro Spencer Rifle and I am a N-SSA shooter in the 20th Ga Vol Inf. I live in Dunwoody, Ga. and shoot with Redleg.
rabs here, ready to join up, just got my Spencer Carbine today!
Old Confederate signing on with his new fangled captured yankee gun. Now if I could just find a way to shoot the thing.
Just discovering all this stuff on the internet. Have an old spencer i need to find out about and maybe even get it out to the range.
sam
Willy Dixon,
wanting to join the Spencer Shooting Society officially since my dad offered to buy my first rifle after he found out it was a toss between a Henry and a Spencer. Had to go with the Spencer, everyone has lever-actions! Getting a 56-50 and looking forward to some sharpshooter style hittin with it out on the range!
going to be a Taylor's Spencer Carbine
Hey Guys, new to the board and soon to be new owner of a spencer rifle. Glad to be here, lots to learn and this looks like a good place to do it!
Billy
Billy welcome to the boards! This is a great place to do your research and find what you need. I know I have!
Hello, pards! Lookin' to own a Spencer Carbine soon, and want to join the Society.
Thanks!
Jake
Two Flints:
As requested, I'm now a member of the CAS City site as well.
Thanks.
Henry 'Rico' Fardan
Henry, Jake, welcome to the boards! Pull up a chair and your choice of liquid and sit a spell. Got some fine shootin' iron and what a fine hole they make!
Ridgerunner here, looking to learn more, and fix up my father-in-law's Spencer for him! And to find out about the new repro Spencers.
"Bad Hand" from Texas.
Phil W. from NJ checking in. I have sent you an e-mail.
I am the very proud new owner of a Spencer in 45 Scofield. It is a wonderfull shooter and a tack driver. I shot mine this past weekend at the California State SASS match. It was fun to listen to all of the questions form the more traditional lever action guys. And yes, it helped out that the string of shots was only 8.
Youngblood
Capt. Texas Elliot reporting in. Just purchased a carbine in .45lc.
Looking forward to learning more about the Spencer.
I would like to join this group of Spencer aficionados.
I joined CAS about 3 weeks ago and began reading all 45 pages of this forum. I used the name Chromebolt (the name I use on a machinegun forum), but rejoined yesterday when I couldn't figure out how to change my name. I use Shenandoah on a flintlock forum. Shenandoah is more fitting. ;D
I learned much about Spencers from the previous readings. Thanks to everyone who contributed.
I have a Taylors in .44 Russian. Hopefully by Christmas, I'll have one in 50 cal.
Shenandoah
I would like to join this group of Spencer lovers, being I am one also.
Thanks
Hello all. I am new here and found the site doing research on a gun I just got as a gift.
I was just given a 1863 Spencer Carbine Serial#27361 (in full working order) and am trying to find out about the rifle and any possible parts (calvary ring is broken, sight slide is missing or maybe never existed). Any help or information on the gun is appreciated. I would also like to find any accessories available or a collector should have. I am a civil war freak who is new to the collecting of guns.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Greeting to you all Spencer Shooters
A short introduction of myself: 65 years age and member of our shooting club "de Vrijheid" (meaning Liberty) for 30 years, maried to Miep and we have 3 children and 1 grandchild. ::)
Among the Spencer I have some more antiques which I shoot regulary : Albini Brandlin, Mauser 67/73, Burnside, Sweedisch Rolling Block, and the Kropatchek.
Thanks
Two Flints:
I am not sure if this is the place I register. I'll give it a shot anyway. Please register me in the Spencer Shooting Society. My Id will be my SASS alias: Crossdraw. SASS # 6929.
As for my background information: I have two original Spencer carbines. I use one for civil war reenacting, the other is as I purchased it 8-9 years ago: still in its orginal condition. I am currently considering retiring the gun I use for CW as I blieve it has taken too much abuse over the past 9 years. I am looking to obtain one, perhaps two reproduction Spencer carbines (56-50 of course).
I haven't done any cowboy shooting in a few years, but it is always in the back of my mind. I enloy and respect the cowboy way of life. Things should be as simple know as they were then.
Thank you for your consideration.
Ken Garbe
"Crossdraw"
SASS # 6929
Please register me with the SSS!
Preacher Clint
PS- Email sent
Hi everyone.
It would be a privilege to join such a group. My first Spencer, an 1865 carbine, is on its way to me across the Atlantic. Now I need to read up on converting it to center fire and loading for it. I have a lot of black powder experience with Sniders, Martini Henrys, Werndls, Sharps and Winchesters but a Spencer is something else.
Perry Owens
join me up to spencer shooting society
have my spencer M1865 carbine and love it
festus
OK, I'm in.
My 56-50 carbine should be on the way - I'm getting excited!
Please sign me up for SSS. Dont have a Spencer yet but I am working on it. Lookin forward to learnin more and sharing it with others. SASS #79990 Regret Chancy ;D
Sign me up too please.
Capt Mack
Oklahoma Tom, aka Four Finger Tom, and his Chiappa/Taylors 44 Russian Spencer. ;D
Hey just got me first Spencer and am excited to learn more about this historic carbine.
Well...one (a 56-50 Carbine) is on the way...
So I guess I'll say, "Sign me up!" (please)
e-mail to follow shortly.
DBAR1918 applying for membership. My nom de plume comes from one of my other favorite repeaters. I'm looking forward to learning from other buffs.
Cordially,
Dave Stieghan
nssa member would like to join SSS
thanks
mike arthur, 7815
Hart's Battery, CSA
843 412-1992
Here I am. Volunteering ......... again!! I guess I'll never learn. Sign me up.
Riflemam checking in.
Just received my 56-50 Armi yestrerday. Must be lucky, as trigger is not too heavy (not exactly light but ok) and action works smoothly. (Dealer description of used gun lacking in many details, I suggest you be careful buying anything from Denver Gun Room as they simply do not care for the truth). A through cleaning of the action and barrel will improve the gun greatly. Looks great alongside the 59 Sharps Conversion and a Trapdoor carbine. Looking forward to loading ammo and shooting this beauty.
Capt'n Jack
Crossdraw from NJ signing up! Two original Spencer carbines and one reproduction.
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society. What do I need to do next?
I would like to join the Spencer Society. I just bought a Taylor Arms in 56. I also would like to get the specific data on OAL for the 56 as I heard that it is OAL quirky. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Smokie
Hi There,
Thanks for the welcome. My name is Charles Misulia. I am from Lumpkin, GA and have been reading the forum now for a while. I just traded some CW weapons for a new Armi Sport Spencer Rifle that should be delivered in a couple of days. I got the 44-40 because the ammo is easy to come by and the blanks cheap to make (w/410 shells).
Anyway, my fascination with the Spencer started a few years ago when I began writing a book about the Battle for Columbus, Georgia which was fought at the end of the Civil War between the forces of James H. Wilson's Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi and the Georgia and Alabama (CS) Reserve Forces. The use of Spencers played a major part in the Union victory at Columbus.
Thanks for the welcome.
Charles Misulia
Lumpkin, GA
Columbus, Georgia 1865: The Last True Battle of the Civil War (Univ of Alabama Press: Tuscaloosa, 2010)
Knightmare reporting for duty!
Been fascinated with Spencers for a little over 30 years. Have a relative who was in Wilder's Hatchet/Lightning Brigade (B Co, 123rd Illinois Volunteer Infatry). Always been a lifelong dream to own/shoot one, and only recently found out that reproductions are available. Don't know how much time I've got left but I hear the clock ticking -now more than ever. Found the 'Society' 3 days ago and joined 2 days ago!
Was a paratrooper for my 'Uncle' many moons ago and take the correlation between 'mounted infantry' and 'Airborne' to heart. Thanks to all of you for your expertise and for just being here.
James Knight
Denver, Colorado
Howdy,
Shakey Merlot here. Finally got my Spencer so I can belong.
Windy City Joe here from KCMO.
I'm looking for a Spencer now. Like shooting with GAF, NCOWS and SASS (in that order)
Can I join up with you all.
Triple W here. Sign me up! I have a Taylor (Armi Sport) carbine in 45 Schofield in route. (can't wait !) ;D
I would lik to join SSS. My name is lanore01 and my e-mail address is lanore01@yahoo.com. Thanks, lanore
My name is Jan Buchwald (jbw), danish resident, have me a 1865 Burnside Spencer carbine, converted to centerfire with a breech block rom S&S firearms, plus a litle skill. Looking for people with expirience.
Reporting aboard.
Finally I have a rifle, and even if it's not a Navy rifle and it's a repro, hopefully it will shoot groups and scores.
Reporting for duty with a Taylor's in 56-50.
I'm interested in joining the Society. After my grandparents passed away, we were cleaning the attic. (What we called the 'old chamber' of the farm house) and discovered a Spencer Carbine. Don't know much about it, but would like to find out anything and everything about it. It has a serial number of 40532 and the following;
- Spencer Repeating-
Rifle Company Boston S.
Knowing the family it may have been a reproduction but the chance is there it is real. I included the S. because it is stamped five spaces after the word Boston. There is also a "&" at the top of the chamber. If nothing else I hope to clean it up and get to shoot it. Looks OK, but if it's to old and to far gone, it'll just become a wall hanger. I'm happy to have found your site.
Greetings:
Just recieved my Spencer (Armi Sport) in 56-50, haven't shot it yet, waiting to get it out of "gun jail" here in CA! I'm looking forward to learning from you all. I'm registered here as hooey, my SAS alias is Charley Moon, #83068.
Thanks
Howdy. I'm Texian. I am completely new here, but excited to learn more about the 1860 Spencer carbine in my possession. Hope to discuss it with you soon.
Hi I'm cwbuff in the Old Dominion. I shoot a converted original Spencer rifle in the Wilder SN range. I track all Spencer rifles I see at gun shows that are in the range.
Good afternoon,
I would like to join the The Spencer Shootiing Society.
Thanks,
Chris
Hello The Fire
I go by Shekatagani over here on CAS and El Viejo Loco on SASS. I just go (30 min. ago ) a Taylor's Spencer in 44-40 Cal. . I want to join this group as I am sure I am going to have a ton of questions. Much obliged to you all. Shekatagani
Hello SSS,
I have been a Civil War reenactor for about 20 years or so. I purchased a Taylors '65 rifle in 56-50 for my late war infantry impression. I have always been fascinated with the Spencer rifle and now that I have owned one, it has grown even more. I love this rifle!
I am really hoping to start doing some loading and live firing with it in the very near future.
Hi, Troops,
I am a gun freak that loves shooting the old ones. I can't afford collector quality arms so I pick up non-shooters at gun shows and refurbish/repair/rebuild them as I find the parts. I've been lurking in the bushes waiting for my S&S center fire breech block for my 1865 to arrive before I signed up----It arrived today, so sign me up. It looks like I have one of the 5% that will probably need extensive fitting. They didn't send any instructions so I'll have to call them in the morning. My Spencer (s/n 19324) has been "cowboy customized". The original rear sight has been removed, a flat filed and a home made one with elevator dovetailed to barrel. The steel front sight blade has been replaced with a filed down 1800's dime). I was really surprised that the sights work so well. The silver blade really shows up good for these seventy-one year old eyes!! Other than the sights, my old Spencer is original, in excellent shape and IS A SHOOTER! I'll be picking you expert's brains on reloading, etc., later. I'm an "old guy" but like a kid when it comes to old guns, damascus knives and classic cars. I love to throw big chunks of lead down range in a cloud of white smoke and do so all year long here in the Nevada high desert. I hunt chukar with a Grade IV Damascus L.C. Smith 10 gauge and mule deer with my 45-90 86 Winchester (1889). Getting long winded so I'd better close. Talk to you later.
Dogeater
Tumbleweed7 armed and ready for duty!
Sign me up Sir!!
Hello all, Torsion here from Hampton VA. Sigh me up. ;)
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society and I will forward my information to the e-mail address this evening. Thanks, Diamond Curly
2 flints: Fiftyfiverifle here, I joined up last night to CAS. Register me, please.
PA BOB checking in for the first time with Spencer Model 1860
Larry G in sunshiny AZ I have a Model 1865 inherited from my grandfather. Happy to join.
USAF
1984-90
SSGT
Crew Chief C-141
I wish to join the SSS. I shoot a .56-50 Carbine and am looking for a rifle in the same caliber.
Dave Stieghan
dbar1918
dstieghan@mchsi.com
Hello ALL, ByeByeGuy here.
I have a Spencer which belonged to my great grandfather and would love to be able to make it usable and find as much info concerning this carbine as I can.
Thanks for your consideration.
Antique41, with an original 56-56 Spencer Carbine, would like to register.
I have just become aware of the Spencer group. I hope you can shad some light on a Spencer Carbine that has been in my possession for more than 50 yrs. It has the typical Spencer info on top of the breach and S/N 18XXX. These are the only markings on the carbine. I am not sure as to the year or the caliber.
Hope you can help with some information and historyof this carbine.
Thanks
Mdog
Hi. I am a new member of Case City and want to become a new member of the Spencer Shooting Society. I have been reading your posts for some time and learned a lot from the SSS members. I am a proud owner of a 1860 Spencer carbine. My user name is rbaker106.
Gretings,
I'd like to join the SSS. My CASCITY moniker is captaindf. I'll send you an email with my em address. I found out recently that my g,great grandfather was in the West wing of the 3rd Indiana Cavalry and I think he carried a Spenser. My Spenser should be arriving any day now!
Howdy,
I'm looking around for a Spencer now, thought this would be a good place to learn the do's and don'ts.
I served in the late unpleasentness, did some scouting after that and then 25 + years as a lawdog.
Medicne Bear Charley
OK, Sweetwater Jack (GAF #13) here... I'm the local gunrunner (FFL) for the "State of Jefferson" CAS folks, and sold a Taylor's .56-50 to a pard 4 years ago. Just bought it BACK from him the other day! I'm SASS Life/Regulator #28885 and the T/G for the Merlin Marauders of Grants Pass/Merlin OR. email at sweetwater@uci.net Count me in!!
padoug here. just me and my spencer rifle at your service
Just got my Armi Sport Cimmaron 44-40 Spencer this weekend. Looks like I will be spending some time on here.
Two Flints, I have come into a 56-56 Original Spencer Carbine. Dana (a fellow shooter in Poulsbo, WA) advised me that you could check on the serial number on the gun and maybe tell me what outfit it was originally issued to. It is 54540. It has a mirror bore with sharp rifling. The gun is in excellent mechanical condition.The gun has not been altered in any way. Thank you for any assistance. - Mike
Hi Folks:
I'm new to the forum. I have an old Spencer carbine from the Civil War, that belonged to a fella from the Pennsylvania Volunteers. I'll post some pics, and the military records as son as possible.
B/R,
Tom
Sign me up!
Just inherited a M1865 from my Fathers collection and don't know squat about it. Hope to pump you for info about it soon.
Regards,
Hello from Australia
"EssGee" here, just clinched a deal on a second hand Armi-Sport 56.50 Spencer carbine, and have been cruising the internet when I came across this website.
Holey Dooly how lucky can I get; a big thanks to you Two Flints and everyone else with volumes of great advice.
Sign me up please.
EssGee
ksg@bluemaxx.com.au
Jeb from trails end (magdalena) new mexico here...
sign me up!
;D
Howdy All
I would like to sign up
Overload Killkenney is my CAS moniker
I shoot in Canada (around Calgary Alberta)
I just picked up an 1865 SRC Spencer Carbine
Serial Number 1401
20 inch barrel
56 50 I think , but it has rimfire and centerfire firing pins
I chambered a shortened piece of primed 8x50R Lebel Brass and set it off OK
but the blade extractor will not pick up the .622 Rim of this cartridge case
I see the Starline stuff has an even smaller rim
Perhaps 50/70 will work
Looks like I've got my work cut out for me to get this gun to function properly.
I'll do some reading around here to see if I can't figure it out.
PS
Does anyone know where to get a breech block spring (the big main one)?
thanks
Sir
I want to become a member of the Spencer Shooting Society. I have some original spencers and shoot them frequently. I would like to check on some of the serial numbers of my spencers. Please reply when you can. Tom
Quote from: Two Flints on March 15, 2005, 12:15:22 PM
Hello Prospective Spencer Members,
First, please register and become a member of Cas City.
Once you are a member of Cas City, you will then be allowed to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Let us know, by posting here, that you want to become a member of the Spencer Shooting Society. Please, JUST REGISTER/JOIN HERE ONLY.
Start a new topic elsewhere in the SSS Forum. This thread is just a place where new members can register. Send me your Email address and Cowboy Alias to fsgrand2@fairpoint.net. I need your Email address, which will only be used for communication between members of SSS. It will never be given out without your permission
Two Flints
Alabama Red here ready for muster, Sir!!!
Please join me up!!
I got a used Armi 56-50 I am going to need help with and have already found some great info.
Semper Fi,
Red
Railman here, please sign me up.
Member SUVCW, NMLRA, etc.
Zar55 here ;D
Zack
Bear Flare checking in with an original M1865 awaiting conversion to centerfire.
spencer_carbine1860 reporting. I am a proud owner of a nice original 1860 56-56 spencer civil war used carbine. I hope to learn more about it and other spencers by joining this fine group.
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society and I will forward my information to the e-mail address this evening. Thanks, OldMarine
Hello there
I would like to add my name to thr Spencer Shooting Society
Cigar Man
SASS# 90548
Burlington, Ontario
Canada
Shooting an original M1865
As soon as the check clears, Mad Sweeney will be the proud owner of an original, if slightly broken Model 1865 saddle ring carbine
Howdy Two Flints,
I have succesfully registered with CAS and would like to join SSS if you all will have me. I have always been a Spencer fan and intend to purchase one, which is why I want to join. I live in Texas and have been a railroader for 40 years. I would like to gain the benefit of everyones experience with these guns and make an informed purchase. Thanks for this fine service and site.
Howdy Pards,
One-eyed Jim here
Member SASS, NCOWS and The Texas Peacemakers.
I'm an old beat up, one-eyed, bad back, retired Texas Ranger. Served with some of the best of 'em.
OEJ
Two Flints!
I'm callin' you out ol' buddy!
I wanna join this illustrious group ya got here! (please) ;D
Just got a Burnside Spencer I'm working on and I'm gonna need everyone's expertise.
Thanks!
I have registered with Cas and would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society. Looking to find out what I can on Model 1860 Spencer serial # 54095.
Thanks for all the info!! I would like to join the spencer shooting society.
I have already registered with CAS and am requesting to join the SSS as i have an original 56-56 carbine that has been in my family for generations. the serial # on it is 13536. I would be very interested in finding out some of the history of it. I have coverted it to shoot center fire and reload my own ammo for it using 50/70 and 50/90 brass and a Rapine .546 mould. I still have all the original parts for it.
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society
-rhradosevich
Wolflobo76 here toting my original 56/56 carbine with a Walker Colt hanging on my side. Now to sneak into the woods and do a little scoutin.
Good Afternoon Two Flints,
Found this sight and currently own a Model 1865 Spencer by Burnside, ser.#200xx. Thought this may be a sight to get connected to to help with info and possibly history of this gun. Thanks for hosting this sight.
Cape Coastie
Trooper Bill checking in from Idaho! I'm a Sharps and trapdoor user and am now learing my new Spencer .56-50 rifle. I am one of many that believe smokeless powder is just a passing fad!
Ok So I haven't officially shot it yet but I am a new owner of an 1865 Burnside contract Spencer Carbine....Now where's that old dotted line?
Hello friends
Sgt. Norm
1st Front Infantry Regiment
Siam (Thailand)
An owner of a Spencer Carbine who come from the other side
of the world. I am a collector and assist a number of military museums
here in my country.
Would love to become a registered member of your esteemed society
because I just deeply in love with this Carbine. It was in our army around
1870.
I hope to shoot it soon. :)
I'm in!
RoyB
"Rancho Roy"
SASS #93544
From the Peoples Republic of Massachusetts
Looking to get my "first" Spencer!
I'm in
Ibgreen
Raleigh North Carolina
1868NM spencer rifle
1861 bridesburg
Colt 3rd model dragoon (repo)
p1853 enfield rifled musket (repo)
I just inheirted a nice Spencer carbine and know little about it. It's s/n is 106xx, patent date 1860, there is a cartouche on the left wrist that has what appears to be the initials "DAP". No caliber markings.
For 150 years old it's in very good condition although the wood has developed some cracks, the metal finish is worn away but not rusted, the bore rifling is still there but is rough. The magazine spring is very rusted and looks to be on its last legs. Would a spring from Chiappa work?
If safe and feasible I'd like to shoot it a time or two.
How do the conversions to shoot modern pistol ammo work? Is there a barrel liner?
Any and all info you could provide me would be most helpful and appreciated.
Thank you
I own a Spencer rifle that was one of the 700 modified by the Springfield Armory for the ordnance trials of 1871.
I am in the process of converting the .56-50 rimfire to shoot centerfire black powder ammuntion.
I also own a Sharps rifle with similar Springfield Armory changes (and a Remington, and Ward-Burton), all in all, the Secretary of the Army tested and reviewed over 40 rifles and carbines in the 1870's, with 5 rifles making the final cut, but all lost out to the Springfield Trapdoor.
Happy to find this site, and continue learning about these 140 year old rifles that still shoot great today!
WCR
Hello to you all
I would like to add my name to thr Spencer Shooting Society. Just bought a orginal spencer carbine, don't no of I will shoot with it.
Regards from the netherlands
Count me in Thanks!
Cheaty
Mannheim Bob Reporting for Duty.
Original Spencer 1860 Rifle, 4-digit serial number (6xxx) Stabler cut off and rebarrelled with a 3-groove .50 barrel. Saw service in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 as well.
Mannheim Bob
Wiesbaden, Germany
Thanks two flints for the invitation. I'm new to this so please bare with me. I posted a new topic earlier and think I should have come here first. Would love to "jine up". Just purchased an original Model 1860 Spencer Carbine about a month ago, fully operational and man would I love to be able to shoot it! This Spencer was an early Model having Ser# 1758 and made w/o the saddle ring. If anyone could help me out with Id'ing this Spencer I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks
Gary
Hello all !!
I'd like to join up.. Info sent...
Proud new owner of an orignal 1860 Spencer rifle
would like to join SSS - thanks
Let me be the latest....
Wil O. wants to be added to the muster roll.
Enlisted in the Iowa Volunteers, issued a Lorenz,
carried the dern thing down south aways,
and hated it every moment.
Would've loved to had the Spencer instead.
Luckily, did not see enough action involving shooting,
mostly occupying and marching.
Only good thing about my Lorenz, the length with the
bayonet on the end kept me further away from the foul smelling rebs.
(hope the remark about the rebs is OK. My great, great, great grandaddy
actually wrote those words in a letter to home)
I want to Join SSS. I have a M1865 Spencer Carbine with Stabler cutoff. Added a center fire block and new magazine follower so I can fire it. I also own a Taylor Spencer Carbine 44 Russian. Previous owner of a 1860 Spencer Rifle and 1860 Carbine. Love the weapon and it's history.
A beautiful morning in eastern Idaho. Paledun reporting. The Taylor Spencer is on the way. The brass is on the way. The mold is on the way. Dreaming about smoke and quite a few questions on my mind.
duke canon from brisbane, australia reporting. picked up my armi sports spencer in 45schofield which i'm taking cowboy shooting this weekend. :)
Hopalong Strong here. I have an original m1860 carbine on its way to me. It is a beater but I like a challenge. It is missing the rear site, the barrel band, the saddle bar and at least one screw. Beyond that it looks ok.
I would love to join the society and look forward to learning.
Hello,
May I be allowed to join your society? I handled an original Spencer carbine once that was in the shop and being shipped to California. Since then I have decided that I need a Spncer to go with my Cimmarron Mason/Richards conversion. Thought I might lurk here a while before I spend my hard-earned coin, and hopefully learn something useful.
Pvt Kris reporting from the 28th VA reactoring group.
My name is Bodie Main and I would like to join SSS.
Great to join a group with superlative firearms preferences.
Eggman of the N-SSA.
would like to join in
thanks
Branman
Loveland Colorado
Kindly request permission to become a member of the SSS. Thank you!
Texas Willy reporting. Got a Cimarron Model 1865 Spencer carbine in .45LC.
Perseo joining the fun. Just acquired an M1865 (w/n 101xx), along with center fire breech block and related stuff.
I am in New London, NH.
The "Old Ranger" is reporting for duty.......
Keep shooting.......Chris
Registering here.. I have a m1860 Spencer, original block and a center fire conversion block. I'm inn need of proper bullet mold actually or the where abouts of one as the 50/70 casings I've adapted, the outside diameter after fire forming, is the same diameter one needs for the bullet. So, to make it work (I think) I'd need to have the bullet stepped down to take in account of the casing wall thickness to chamer proberly. Thanks in advance and any help/assistance would be appriciated.
john
AKA FrontierWest. ;D
pete here lookig to join spencer society
El Tio Loco would like to be a member of the Spencer Shooting Society.
I came home today with an original carbine, serial # 19,489. I will post pictures on another post.
Ken
Hello. I'm Dennis. Looking to join this group. I have two original Spencer Carbines that I'm hoping to find some info on.
Reporting In
Buffalo Richard with his spencer
ready
looking to join up
would like info on my spencer serial#28329
spencer shooter reporting in
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guys i actually just sold my carbine and am just shooting my rifle its an original serial number in wilders brigade 72d indiana co D(memery is failing at exact number but ill geuss 6388 (corrected) ,ill look tonight
i miss my carbine it was my hunting buddy and perfectly balanced and perfect for our hunting area , i gave it up and switched(prepare for blasphemy) to my snidercarbine and spencer rifle
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Always thought spencers were interesting, even thought about getting one (settled on an Uberti yellowboy).
Then yesterday, my father in law pulled out an original 1860 carbine and told me to "take it home for now if you like it." (!!!)
Needless to say, a ken burns documentary and a viewing of Unforgiven later, I'm hooked.
I'll post pics shortly!
Just purchased an original 1860 Spencer Carbine last week and want to try and track down who it was originally issued to. I was told by the seller that some research was done and it was issued some time in 1864 to Company D, 12th. Illinois Cavalry. The serial number is 19672. I would like to become a member of the society.
Jeff aka fireman
Mr. Chain blue Lightnin' checking in. Would like to become a member. my email is shawnhoague@comcast.net . Thanks. Shawn
Howdy All!! Cattleman77 would like to join the SSS. I have just purchased my first CW rifle. I do not have it in my hands yet, but a Spencer Model 1860 Carbine in its original config should be here any day. I am very much looking forward to getting it and will probably have some questions for the experts on this fine forum.
Cattleman77
Howdy all! Like to join your Spencer society. Have had an original 1860 for about 13 years now and guess it is about time I start trying to find out a little about it (What appears to be Ser #43578 The No. is very faint and very hard to read). Hope this forum can help.
Trail Dawgy SASS 18777
Hi All, I`m a keen shooter collector of American Spencer rifles/carbines. I have a slightly wood worn but otherwise mech. excellent Spencer 6 groove 1860 M rifle in 56/56 serial no:- 3852 Insp. Samuel Leonard; also a Spencer 6 groove carbine 1865 M was 56/50 in near mint cond. serial no:- 20752 conv. to 50/70 : and a 1871 Spencer 3 groove 50/70 Rifle which is one of the few marriages of a 1865 carbine (Burnside) to a rifle barrel serial No:-30875 which with the S&S conv. block still shoots well at 200 yds and everyone in the Club wants a go. I would like help in finding what regiments these arms were original attached to and possibly the soldier who carried same. Cheers from across the Pond Flinter
Two Flints,
I would like to join the Spencer shooting Society.
Thank you,
bulldog4570
Hi Two Flints--I would like to join up with the SSS--Told my wife that a Spencer was the no. 1 rifle on my
bucket list--she took it better than I thought she would¡¡ I usually just go by the name Treebeard.
Spencer Fan is reporting for duty. Please register me into the SSS.
Two Flints
I would like to join the SSS! I own an original Spencer Carbine #37449. I am a member of the 19th Indiana V.I. part of the N-SSA. I am in the process of shooting my Spencer in the breech loading matches.
rick/pa here asking to join the SSS. Thanks.
Dont have a Spencer yet, but hope to have one soon.
Celem of Western North Carolina is registering in as a prospective Spencer Shooter. I say prospective because I (1) don't yet have a conversion breechblock for my original 56-56 (NOT 56-50) Spencer carbine; (2) I have not yet acquired 56-56 ammo or reloading capability.
Ok,just bought my first spencer and reading up. Lots of good info here, so please join me. Miss.t
Quote from: Two Flints on March 19, 2005, 10:56:30 AM
Welcome home, Hobie,
Two Flints
I've just joined the Spencer group and see you're a Viet Vet. 68 and 69. Me too same years.
I corps, Chu Lai to Quang Tri on the DMZ. Welcome home brother...Ken
Howdy everyone! Edgalaxie here (I like old Ford cars too), wanting to join up with SSS. I own a Taylor's carbine in 45 Schofield.
Howdy everyone, I would appreciate being considered for membership in the SSS. I have an original model 1860 Spencer and would love to learn more about it and eventually shoot it, if possible.
Hi to all in the group. Would like to join SSS as I have just recently became aware of the Spencer rifle via my SO (girlfriend or whatever). It has been in her family since the Civil War. Now trying to obtain some info on it.
Have home in NH but currently residing in FL with my SO.
Merle
Quote from: Two Flints on March 15, 2005, 12:15:22 PM
Hello Prospective Spencer Members,
First, please register and become a member of Cas City.
Once you are a member of Cas City, you will then be allowed to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Let us know, by posting here, that you want to become a member of the Spencer Shooting Society. Please, JUST REGISTER/JOIN HERE ONLY.
Start a new topic elsewhere in the SSS Forum. This thread is just a place where new members can register. Send me your Email address and Cowboy Alias to fsgrand2@fairpoint.net. I need your Email address, which will only be used for communication between members of SSS. It will never be given out without your permission
Two Flints
Hello,
TunaSmoke would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Chas Marshall
signing up!
Can you relay any information you might have on a .52 caliber Spencer Carbine Serial # 46468?
I would greatly appreciate it!
Thank you!
Chas
Quote from: Two Flints on March 15, 2005, 12:15:22 PM
Hello Prospective Spencer Members,
First, please register and become a member of Cas City.
Once you are a member of Cas City, you will then be allowed to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Let us know, by posting here, that you want to become a member of the Spencer Shooting Society. Please, JUST REGISTER/JOIN HERE ONLY.
Start a new topic elsewhere in the SSS Forum. This thread is just a place where new members can register. Send me your Email address and Cowboy Alias to fsgrand2@fairpoint.net. I need your Email address, which will only be used for communication between members of SSS. It will never be given out without your permission
Two Flints
Hello All,
I submit to you my application for enlistment in the Spencer Shooting Society. I have my Spencer Carbine on order and intend to send lead down range as soon as it arrives. Great forum, loads of information from reloading data to period cartridge labels and then some! Thanks
Pvt. Jeff Dunwoody
Co. "A" 2nd Mass. Cav.
CAL 100
I'd love to become a member. Was given my dad's old gun and want more history!
Hey Flint, thanks for the info on my 1860. I would like to register
Howdy:
A Canuck cousin here, living in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, applying to join this prestigious society.
I recently purchased a Chiappa Spencer Carbine in .45 Colt.
I normally shoot Classic Cowboy and I'm looking forward to shooting a stage requiring 9 rounds.
I would like to join SSS... Winchester1890
I would very much enjoy being a member of the Spencer Shooting Society.
Please sign be up!!!
Glacier
Sign me up!
I would love the chance to hear and read about these pieces of history.
Thanks for having a place for me to do that! 👍
d
Purchased an Armi Sport Carbine last month in 45LC. Like to join your group. Looks like lots of expertise and information.
Please sign me up.
Bill
Request permission to come on board. I have an ID'd rifle from Co K 9th MI CAV.
Copperhead
Good evening!
Finalizing restoration of #49814 - already have learned much from other SSS members. Looking forward to interacting with such knowledgeable fellow Spencer-philes.
Respectfully requesting membership into the Spencer Shooting Society - many thanks! :)
Howdy lads,
My Spencer should arrive from cimarron in a few days after waiting a year, so I will need all the help I can get to enjoy this great piece of American history.
SASS Wolf Killer #92976
AKA Buckshot Bowman or Cpt. Frank P Bishop
Born as Donald Bowman
Two Flints, just sent along an email to join up. The Pathfinder out of Riverside, Ohio. Just picked up a new Taylor's carbine in 56-50 this afternoon. Weird thing is tho, its frame is blued not case hardened and has some beautiful burl figure to the stock. not seen another like it although there must be others around. Oh well, can't wait to get out to the range with it. Thanks for letting this old scout sign up.
Gentlemen:
Please except my request to join The SPENCER SHOOTING SOCIETY I am a new collector of early firearms MILITARY and CIVILIAN. I have been hesitant to join any Societies because of the Rants but review of the CASCITY FORUM I'm VERY IMPRESSED with the PROFESSIONAL information given. I have also just received my Spencer Carbine it is heavily pitted but the internals are very good the serial number is 48049 any info would also be appreciated. Again please except my request Thank You tbuck59.
Please enroll me in the Spencer Shooting Society. I'll also send you and email. My first Spencer was a NM Rifle that I foolishly sold about ten years ago.
Currently I am the caretaker for an 1860 Carbine # 28176, which was modified by Springfield and has the 1865 hammer, Stabler device and a 'TSJ' cartouche on the stock. The barrel is still 22" long with six lands and grooves, though.
New member, joining to find information about my "new" Spencer. Thread to follow!
Howdy Y'all. :D I found this site while researching Spencer Carbines. Then after reading posts, and doing research, I went to a Civil War show in Timonium MD and bought me the best looking Spencer Carbine I could find. So NOW with Spencer in hand, I have joined CAS and wish to be a member in the SSS.
Fond Shooting Wishes
Walksfire === aka Chris
I have joined CasCity and would like to be a member of the Spencer Shooting Society
Don Mack
Two Flints, thanks for bringing me in!
Treacherous Hoss
SASS #31738
NCOWS #3580
Hello !!
I wish to be a member of the SSS
I will present you vey soon my spencer carbine, just received yesterday, a real piece of history IMO
many thanks to the SSS community for this "alive" forum, a true gold mine for spencer owner
Sign me up!
I'm mainly a British collector (mostly Martinis through SMLEs), but I used to do ACW reenacting, and have always had a Spencer itch that needed scratching. I just bought New Model Spencer Rifle from France that I think was a good deal, so that Spencer is on it's way back home after a long stay abroad!
Hi
I just acquired a 1865 Spencer (Burnside) and would like to join the forums
I am from Ontario, Canada
cheers
JJ
I would like to join the Spencer shooting society. I have a serial number question.
Hello!
Trappercnc here and I would like to join up.
Don't have a Spencer yet but will!
Recently discovered my GG Uncle was a sniper with Company D,100th Pennsylvania Roundheads. He writes in a letter home after the "Battle of the Crater" at Petersburg that he fired 100 rounds that day "and took my time to it".
Now I am bitten by the bug to own one of these fine rifles. My hope is to find out whether he was issued a rifle or carbine. He calls it a rifle in his letter and he was Infantry,so my guess is rifle.......but I hope to find out for sure before buying.
I am requesting to join SSS. I have a Spencer carbine and am trying to do some research on it.
The Edumacator, here.
I'm looking forward to talking Spencers and judging bad liquor with you all. ;D
I'd like to join the Spencer Shooting Society but not sure how. I'm registered as Marshal Davis with Cas City. I have had three Chiappa Spencer carbines but have settled on the one I have now in .45 Colt. I could ask for a better operating rifle. My first was 56-50 carbine that operatd great but shooting was way off. I discovered after I had sold it to a reenactor who only wanted to fire blanks that it was part of a batch that Taylor's had gotten in with bad barrel crowns. That expalins why it shot way off to the right badly. My second carbine was 44 Russian. Extractor problems and feedingproblems led me toget rid of that one quickly. One last try was a carbine in .45 Colt. I struck gold with that one. And yes I shoot black (well Pinnacle) in it exclusively. Accurate, fast and smooth and no failures. What more could I want. Well maybe a rifle.
CosmicArkie checking in with lots of questions...
Quote from: Two Flints on March 15, 2005, 12:15:22 PM
Hello Prospective Spencer Members,
First, please register and become a member of Cas City.
Once you are a member of Cas City, you will then be allowed to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Let us know, by posting here, that you want to become a member of the Spencer Shooting Society. Please, JUST REGISTER/JOIN HERE ONLY.
Start a new topic elsewhere in the SSS Forum. This thread is just a place where new members can register. Send me your Email address and Cowboy Alias to fsgrand2@fairpoint.net. I need your Email address, which will only be used for communication between members of SSS. It will never be given out without your permission
Two Flints
Wolflobo76 checking back in after a long absence with my original 56/56 carbine still making smoke with my reloads. I've been gone too long. Hello again Two Flintstones from Kentucky.
Quote from: Two Flints on March 15, 2005, 12:15:22 PM
Hello Prospective Spencer Members,
First, please register and become a member of Cas City.
Once you are a member of Cas City, you will then be allowed to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Let us know, by posting here, that you want to become a member of the Spencer Shooting Society. Please, JUST REGISTER/JOIN HERE ONLY.
Start a new topic elsewhere in the SSS Forum. This thread is just a place where new members can register. Send me your Email address and Cowboy Alias to fsgrand2@fairpoint.net. I need your Email address, which will only be used for communication between members of SSS. It will never be given out without your permission
Two Flints
I have had a 1865 Burnside Spencer and have been looking for some folks with similar interests....Hopefully I have gotten stated correctly...
Mike Baker, the Mafteechr, here, looking forward to to getting in touch with people with similar interests as me. I am fortunate enough to own a 1865 Burnside Spencer. I have not been able to get much/any info on it. Am I in the right place???
mafteechr,
I would say you are in the correct place to learn about Spencer's.
However, you may not be able to find some of the historical documentation you may want on the M1865's, either the Spencer made or Burnside Contract variations.
Welcome!
My best,
Blair
I would like to become a member of Spencer shooting society.
-Gentleman,
Stranger in the mess.
It is indeed an honor to enlist in such an august body. I look forward to sharing my research with you all.
I Remain,
Respectfully,
The Irish Mick
VASpencer here wanting to join. Just picked up a 1860 Model Carbine.
Hello new fellow here looking for info on a family spencer repeater. I'd like to join the spencer shooting society as this is where I was told the experts are. Any help would be appreciated and if anyone is on canadiangunnutz
This is the thread
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1332637-Spencer-repeating-rifle-m1865/page6
A little bit of info and family history I've posted already outlining how it came to be passed down to me.
I would like to join the SSS. I have a question about a Spencer that I just bought, M1865 SN #17053.
Two Flints, Joining up with my three Spencers that I talked with you about. Thanks, Shamrock John
Earresposible here from sunny Florida .
Requesting to join Spencer Shooting Society
Thank you !
spencerjoe checking in. Want to learn about the great spencer carbine. Thanks to all. Joe
Hey Folks! Looking to join this fine group shooting one of to coolest rifles ever made. I've got 2 so far. One is a Armi-Sport that I've turned into a 1866-68 style Sporting Rifle in 56-50. The other is an original 56-46 Sporting Rifle. I shoot and hunt with both.
I'd love to host a Spencer shoot here at my place if folks would care to have one. I'm in West Central Georgia near Buena Vista, GA.
I have a 365 yrd rifle range that we could use for it, but if you need more distance there is an 800 yrd range close to me.
Plenty of room to ride horses on dirt rds in this area to fill down time. Always looking to meet new friends who like me, just can't get enough of these rifles. IJ
NWM Patriot asking to join SSS
Hello there, I'm hoping to be a member here. I hope to see you'll around.
Thank you.
Bill
I'd like to join this distinguished group. A 1860 Chiappa carbine in 44-40 is on the way. Thanks folks.
Hello The Camp,
I wish to join the SSS with a Sporting Rifle in .56-50 built on an original 1860 action. It's great to have such a group here! Thank you!
All the best,
Garret
I wish to join SSS with a Spencer that has a Burnside barrel. Caliber unknown wit faded markings on top Hope to learn more before I give it to my gunsmith to fix the "half-cock" and read sight. Missing spring assembly.
Thanks,
Paladin
Dear Sirs,
I respectfully request membership in the Spencer Shooting Society (though won't get to shoot my newly aquired Taylor's 56-50 carbine until this weekend!).
Troy Melton
I want to become a member of the Spencer Shooting Society. Spencer on the way
I wish to join the SSS I have an 1865 src converted to a rifle by Springfield. I am installing a centerfire block- follower am having problems.
1) I am having a time figuring out brass.
2) 50-70 shortened brass won't chamber due to the rim dia being to large.
3) And starline brass will chamber all the way with a little extra room around the case head but won't eject because extractor skips by.
-No room for thicker extractor. My extractor is thicker than a hack saw blade .0045 to .0028
- Narrower rim dia lets brass go to one side of receiver half way out of chamber then extractor skips by.
4) turned down 50-70 brass till it chambered and it was .002 bigger than starline 56-50
5) the rimfire fireing pin has mushroomed the chamber in some but a punch and rattail file have fixed that some.
6) I would like to pull barrel to fix chamber mushroom with lathe and turn rim diameter so 50-70 brass head fit.
- thaughts ( I know it's rare but It needs to shoot)
- I have a highly capable machines to do work
- I am only cutting .0628 to .0650 on the rim diameter
- that should let me use bulk starline 50-70 brass shortened. End all the ejection problems.
-Bore is .509-.510 so a .512 sizer should work figure out bullet mould then figure out trim length for crimp grove then make 300 rounds
7) how the hell dose that barrel unthread. It's soaking in Kroil for a few days befor I try to hard.
This is Sawboneto wanting to learn from the pros about Spencers.
Hello all. I have an 1860 Spencer carbine converted to 56-50. Haven't shot it yet, but I intend to get a center fire block and try it out. Looking forward to learning more from you guys.
Pete
Hello all!
I'm Pickled Pete and respectfully request admission into your society!
Would like to join, PB
Hello.
I just bought a Civil War Spencer Rifle and glad to see this group exists.
I just purchased a M1860 Spencer Carbine .56-56 and would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Good Day Gentlemen,
I hail from Northern British Columbia up near the Alaska border. I've wanted to get a Spencer for a long time to use in CAS and possibly for hunting as well. It's my understanding that the Spencer - especially the reproductions - can be a bit fussy so the plan is to listen, ask questions, and with luck figure a few things out before I decide which model and caliber to buy.
I look forward to participating in the discussions.
Frank Morgan
Hi all. Armi Sport Spencer shooter and gun collector here in the U.K. would like to join please.
"I see you still have that Spencer rifle."
Ready to register!
Cuthbert J Twillie
Taylor's 45 Schofield Spencer Carbine
Need OAL recommendation and taper or roll crimp
Thanks!
Ready to Register!
Tracy Harvey
1860 Spencer
Have serial number and wanting to find out anything I can about it.
Thank you!
I want to Join.
v70r here (looking for Spencer Repeater info :) )
Hello, civilwarguy here to learn more about Spencer rifles.
Hi just got my first Spencer 1860 and its a beaut. I for sure want to join this high tootin groupl
Hello, Gtbpappy here from Franktown Colorado, leaning about this fascinating rifle, and looking to purchase an 1860 model, with "history" hopefully!!
Hello to the fire!
Don't shoot! Gunbarrel here. Wanna join up with you fellers from the Spencer Shooting Society with my Spencer Model 1860 carbine.
Much obliged.
Gunbarrel
SASS #20505
Polk County Crackers
Central Florida
Would like to join. Purchase a Spencer 56 56 a few months ago and getting ready to load for it. Change firing block, clean, repair and have successfully chamber dummy rounds. Want some ideas on loading with BP and Blackhorn 209. Thanks
I've been shooting my 1865 Spencer 56-50 for just shy of a year now. Love it. Would like to join the club. Mike Murray
Hi, I am brand new to Spencer rifles. I am going to have lots of questions. I would like to join. Thank you.
Registering IN now... My Grandfather gave me his M1860 Spencer Carbine after my military service in a Calvary Unit. Couldn't be happier.
Just ordered a Cimarron 1865 Spencer Carbine in 45 LC from Bud's. I am hoping it will not suffer from the dreaded cartridge feed/extraction problems.
Quote from: Two Flints on March 15, 2005, 12:15:22 PM
Hello Prospective Spencer Members,
First, please register and become a member of Cas City.
Once you are a member of Cas City, you will then be allowed to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Let us know, by posting here, that you want to become a member of the Spencer Shooting Society. Please, JUST REGISTER/JOIN HERE ONLY.
Start a new topic elsewhere in the SSS Forum. This thread is just a place where new members can register. Send me your Email address and Cowboy Alias to fsgrand2@fairpoint.net. I need your Email address, which will only be used for communication between members of SSS. It will never be given out without your permission
Two Flints
Thanks
Joining to research the 3 Spencer's we have, Just picked up a 1860 Carbine 21,XXX also marked Republic of Mexico, and hear what
others are doing
Whyat
Tc432 reporting for duty with my Spencer carbine in hand.
I'm checking in for the first time. I'm new to Spencers and looking forward to the wealth of info on this forum.
Thank you!
Phil
New member here. Hoping to draw on the expertise of forum members to learn more about my grandfather's Spencer Carbine #38894 and also get advice on the best way to sell some original ammo I have. Anyone interested, I can provide photos, but don't know enough (yet) to say which cartridges I have (although I can tell that I have at least 2 or 3 of the different ammo variants).
I would like to join.
Mark Covell
My dad just passed along to me the family Spencer Rifle. Although I've seen it all my life, I don't know much about it except a family story. Its not in great condition, nor terrible, but the Serial number is not clear. It appears to be 3766. If there is another digit it would be at the front. The barrel is long and has 6 grooves. What I don't understand is how to tell the difference between the M1860 and M1865, so I don't know if its a civil war piece or not, confirming or debunking the family legend.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this group
Mark Henzler
Lakeland, FL
mdhenzler@hotmail.com
Hi there,
Mike McCrae from San Diego, and recent Spencer Carbine owner.
Having recently finished Shelby Foote's 3 book series on the American Civil War, as well as others, I've become fascinated with
the guns of the period. I also own a Colt contract rifled musket, and a Uberti Walker. I would love to shoot the Spencer in the future, but may need some information in order to properly prepare the .50-70 brass. I'll try and resize my pictures in order to post them for you. My Spencer serial number is: model 1860, # 48651
Best regards to you all, and hopefully I have completed the membership app correctly....
Dr Mike
Hi Everyone,
My wife's grandfather recently bestowed a Spencer rifle upon me. I am looking forward to talking to you all and hoping to learn some things along the way!
Dustin
Hi,
Peter Wozniak here, checking in. I would like to join. Looking for info on a 1860 Spencer rifle I am purchasing. Any help would be great. Serial number is 1646.
Hello! I would like to join the SSS. I currently own three Model 1860 Spencer carbines and would like to learn more about them. I would also like to convert and/or restore one of them to working condition. Thanks!
Well, sign me up, I have an 1860 Spencer Rifle, an 1865 Spencer Carbine and I'm always on the hunt to know more about them.
Ready to join up.
Dave Barr
Hi! My name is Jim and I got my first Spencer. Sign me up, please!
Good morning Two Flints. Travis here ready to register with 1865 Spencer 20224. Thanks.
Hi Two Flints, I sent an email as well. No spencers yet but looking to get one.
Hello,
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society. I own two Spencer Rifles, one original in 56-56 and one Taylor?s in .45 Colt.
Thanks,
Todd Guthrie
Two Flints,
An email regarding membership has been sent.
Thank You,
- milsurpshooter
Max here. FINALLY got the Spencer carbine I've been wanting for decades! Thank you Gunbroker. Wanting tolearn as much as I can about the Spencer. Looking to join the CASS group here in W Washington.
Possumbreath checking in! Got me a 44-40 Taylor's Spencer
1865 Original Spencer owner 56-50; serial #20408. Noted:Travis registered April 18, 2019 with 1865 Spencer 20224, only 184 rifles removed!
Hello Two Flints, this is Kaos . Thanks for your email it helped. I would like to join the SSS and to be honest, I am lousy with computer stuff so this is the first time even joining a forum. I'm logged on to Cas. What do I do now? Lol.
I'd like to join SSS. Two Flints, emailing you the required info. Thanks.
Tommy Reb
Want to register,just bought an original 1860
My name is Curtis, have been wanting to get a Spencer for years, was looking for original but ended up buying a reproduction. Love the history of the rifle and want to learn more. Please register me for the society
Hello, I am Demetri, and just picked up my 1st Spencer. Would like to join the SSS.
Thanks
Marshall John Joseph here and would be honored to be a member of the Spencer Shooting Society.
Marshall John Joseph
Two Flints: I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society. I have a Spencer that I want to shoot but I do not know if it will take the 56-56 casing or the 56-50. The barrel measures 22" so I think it is an 1860 model. It has 6 grooves/lands. There is no magazine cutoff. When I get back home, I will get the SN and send it.
Best,
Militaria-books
Ready to join SSS, SASS 108724
Just bought a M1860 and looking for some info.
Brian
Robert here looking to join. Just got the family 1865 Spencer and looking to learn about it and reloading spencers.
Hello, I would love to join. Always wanted a Spencer and finally got one. I?m looking forward to
learning all I can about the history of this amazing firearm. Thank you
Becoming obsessed, therefore, I'd like to join.
Thanks!
Looking to join! 427SO 1865 Spencer!
Sedalia Dave here
Just picked up a new to me Taylor's / Armi Sport Spencer Carbine :)
How do I join? Where do I register?
Bossman from Grand Rapids MICHIGAN. Home of the Michigan 7th Calvary. 1860 Spencer carbine. Mustering in.
Lonesome George, looking to join up. 1860 Spencer Carbine
Hello! Horse Cavalryman here, Been doin' that for a while. Tried SASS back in the 80's and couldn't afford the ammo. Spencers are really what brought U.S. Cavalry into the modern era. With some help from a yard of steel and the occasional belt gun. I've ridden with
Spencer carbine on a sling and in the thimble. They weigh a ton and that's with blank ammo. They work now just like then. The Johnny Rebs time their rushs to volleys from Sharps and don't take kindly to ya's emptying magazine in their last rush.
A "Gun Broke" horse will still start when you fire a carbine from the saddle.
My fantasy Spencer is only possible with Chiappa's centerfire action.
Have a good Ride! I've earned my #4 slot (Horseholder)
Javatrader checking in. I am interested in Spencers with Japanese history!
Ichetucknee here with my first Spencer an 1860 carbine. Asking to join!
Greetings, all! In trying to research a particular firearm in my late stepfather's collection, I have become obsessively interested in all there is to know about Spencers. I've spent the better part of the evening browsing threads and with all the expertise obvious on this forum I hope y'all won't mind me sitting quietly in the corner and hoping to soak in all your knowledge.
AKLR requesting to join; 1860 Spencer Rifle.
Hello Two Flints,
I just joined Cas City and would like to join your Spencer Shooting Society. I have ready a number of your very informative posts and was particularly impressed with your very gracious offer to look up serial numbers. I was hoping you would be kind enough to extend your kind offer to me for a carbine I just acquired: An M1860 Spencer Carbine Serial Number 37273. Any information would be greatly appreciated....Thank you in advance!
I have joined CasCity and would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society. I recently purchased a reproduction Cimarron/ArmiSport 56-50 centerfire Spencer Carbine. I would love to learn all I can and hope I can become a member of the Society. Thanks very much.
Hi y'all:-)
New to CASCity and Spencers, but recently got my hands on one of the older US Model 1860 rifles. Would like to learn more about Spencers in general, and of course maybe get some help identify what I have :-)
Oh, I have an original Rogers & Spencer 44 percussion revolver too!
Thanks,
ShootingSean
Greetings all, just posting here as I have just sent the requisite email to Two Flints. I'll hopefully be posting about my recently inherited Spencer Army Rifle once I fully approved.
Farmer4
Rooster G reporting for duty.
I live in ENGLAND (UK) and I have just become the proud owner of an 1860 rifle..Serial # 3*407. I would very much like to join the Spencer Shooting Society. Many thanks. :)
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society
Old Pete
Thanks for taking me in, enjoying my Armi Sport and waiting , not so well, for my Romano to arrive!
New here and still unused to the forum but recently acquired an 1860 Spencer serial number 32901
Hello all, waiting for my Chiappa Spencer in 45 Schofield to arrive. Would like to be part of the group.
I'm a proud Spencer owner and want to be a member of the SSS!
Request to join SSS. I own three Spencers, a M1860, a M1865 and a battlefield dug M1860. Thank you!
I am a member of CAS and have a 1865 Spencer carbine that I am interested in converting to centerfire. It has only 3 serial numbers. I would like to join the SSS.
My name is Dan Zakreski.
Email is danzakreski@hotmail.com
I am trying to learn what I can about my Dad's old Spencer Repeating Rifle, serial number 23,029.
He acquired it in 1958 while teaching at a First Nations school in Fond du Lac, Saskatchewan, Canada.
This is a remote, northern community.
The anecdotal story from the priests at the school was that the gun had crossed the Cda/US border with Sitting Bull after the Little Big Horn and was eventually traded north.
My Dad passed away a number of years ago and I never had the chance to speak with him about that.
Any information on the rifle would be greatly appreciated.
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society. I just became a Spencer owner.
Shortgrub here and requesting to join up. I just acquired an early Chiappa Spencer rifle in .56-50.
I am a member of Cass, I don't understand how to register to the Spencer group
New Spencer owner reporting in.
Hi, Michaeldoc here,
I do not (yet) own a Spencer, however this is my jumping off point to learn about this iconic weapon from the experts.
My first question is what can one reasonably expect to pay for a "very nice" (subjective) condition 1860 Spencer carbine with Civil War provenance? Without provenance? What should a buyer be considering when contemplating a buy? There are scores of Civil War sites and half as many Spencers advertised for sale.
Last questions: (1) what is latest edition of Blue Book of Gun Values? I have a Thirty-Second edition. (2) What is the latest edition of Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms?
Many thanks,
Michaeldoc
How do I join? I posted but was sent back to join page.
Thanks,
Michael
I'd like to become a member.
Brand new Spencer owner and member requesting to join the society. Just bought an 1860 (Springfield converted) and looking for info to reload and shoot it!
Thanks
Bryan
Hello. I'd like to join the SSS and my email is mlcec3@gmail.com. Thanks! Mick
Quote from: Mick on January 11, 2022, 10:34:25 PM
Hello. I'd like to join the SSS and my email is mlcec3@gmail.com. Thanks! Mick
I replied back in November and still haven't heard anything. I wonder if he's taking time off.
Would like to become a member. Sent pm with email address
I want to be a member as I just bought a new Armi Sports Taylor Spencer in 56-50 :)
Hello I would like to join SSS. Have Spencer carbine with many questions and was told this is the place for answers. Thanks,
Levers
would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society, thx
I request to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
I would like to join! Thank you
Cole Forge here. original .56-.56 spencer 3 band. would like to join.
Still looking...but would like to apply for membership. Thanks in advance for insight and knowledge!
i have a 1860 spencer carbine # 38580 i wish to join the SSS. Howard W Hill Ada Ok i wish to fire this weapon Im not really sure what round to get. if i could purchase New ammo or convert it to a modern cartridge with out permently altering/changing the rifle in anyway.
Newbie here...and here to learn!
Just got a NIB Taylor's and Company Spencer carbine in 44 Russian. Went with the Russian because I already load for it, smokeless and real BP. Ready to join .
Ichetucknee here from Nevada.
I request to join the Spencer Shooting Society with my 1860 Spencer.
N8Gunner here , from Washington states Olympic peninsula. Am requesting to join the Spencer Shooting Society and I need help and advise to get my original 1860 Spencer carbine up and running. Shortly will be posting pictures and asking questions. The serial number on my gun is #57494 Thanks all, and I am certainly proud to have gotten one of these very interesting, historical guns. Am looking forward to shooting it as a repeater someday
Nate aka "N8Gunner"
Alison here. Recent owner of an 1860 Spencer Repeating Rifle. Numbered at 1920.
Civil War NUT! DAVE GILLETT
whyme74dg@gmail,com
Want to research my Spencer Repeating Rifle. serial number 3309
kendudley here, spencer original in hand. I'd like to be part of this discussion. thanks....Ken
I am now a member of SSS.
Quote from: Rebel One on December 07, 2022, 03:46:59 PM
I am now a member of SSS.
Welcome, from a Canadian Spencer shooter ...
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DoubleDutch checking in
YWGSpencer here and asking to join your Spencer Shooting Society.
Cockney Rebel requesting to join
I would like to become a member of the Spencer Shooters Society. Thank you
Being late is better than not showing up..........
Respectfully request to join the Spencer Shooting Society. Have been shooting Spencers for a few years. Got my first Spencer back in 99 from Mr Romano
sn 10003. The carbine shot as good as it looked. I used Ballard rifle and Cartridge LLC brass and paper patch bullets. I have owned a couple orginal Spencers but never did convert them to center fire. Have a Chiappa Spencer now and works great. Had to make a new magazine tube for it an it solved a few issues on feeding. Also worked the mainspring over to lighten the trigger pull and honed the sear. Thanks in advance for letting me join.
I would like to join the Spencer Shootibg Society. I am from Antioch, Tennessee. My alias is same as my Cascity which is gwik430.
brand new Dixie Gun Works Spencer Carbine in 56-50. I would like to join, I don't do any cowboy shooting (yet), but am very interested in history.
Fallon Kid here. Just got my Dixie carbine 56-50. Not my first gun but new to this caliber and Spencer. I drop my own bullets and reload with Blue, Red and Green. I only use single press for 45-70 and up except for 32S&W and 38S&W. I like old worthless top breaks. I do Cowboy, Wild Bunch, Long Range BPCR and not very good but I love the spirit and do have fun. A great match for me is when all my guns run the whole match and don't get a procedural. I also dabble in front loaders LR with my Whitworth and Gibbs. Thanks Jerry, Northern Nevada
Hello, I am Jason from Florida and would like to join your society. Email sent to: fsgrand2@fairpoint.net
ThreeOaks here,
requesting admission to the Spencer Shooting Society.
Minieball respectfully requesting to join the SSS.
Glad you're here - old collector with a new to me Spencer 1860 #10704. Looking forward to the journey. Larry Lee
Hello Everyone,
Cunning 1754 checking-in and signing up. Just got my 1860 Spencer and ready to start the journey with this old gal!!
Hello my spencer is 10707
Mine is a reproduction in 45 Colt, I have always loved the Spencer, I request to be added to the Society's list of members. ;D
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Thank you
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Thanks
Hi, I would like to join the Spencer group please. Thank you.
Macon Due 29445
Olguns52 here. Look forward to learning more about Spencer history before I purchase a Spencer.
Would like to register as a new Spencer member. I am registered as a member in CAS and need to get on board with my new ( to me) Spencer reproduction by Armi Sport/ Chiappa. It's a 56-50 and I need to start from the ground up! Thanks in advance for my acceptance! Lobojack
Johnnyf4545@gmail.com
I would like to register as a SSS member
Oldchevy1 checking in with my first original 56-56 carbine
Hello,
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
jimsjunk1863
I would like to join your group, I recently acquired a Spenser rifle and hope to learn more about it through this group.
I'd like to join. I have a Chiappa Firearms 1860 Spencer Carbine in 56-50.
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
Yancy Fielder here - Life SAS 85661, with an original 1865 Spencer 56-50. Joining to obtain info wrt the rifle, conversion to center fire, and loads.
Bonjour everyone, I am a french gun collector and I love spencers ! But because I'm rather new to the community I still have a lot to learn. I would love to join the SSS :)
I used to own an original 56-56 Rifle and shot it; (See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXSmou_HcRU) still have the mold. 'Still love Spencers.
Currently I shoot a 44 Evans Long (1877) when I get a chance. 'Lots of information on reloading for the Evans.
Beadswinger - Steubenville OH
Hello Everyone, I would to join the Spencer Shooting Society. Currently an NSSA Member and looking to purchase my first Spencer
I have a Spencer, S#, 37952. Markings on the top indicate it is a Spencer. Any additional insight is appreciated.
Hello,
Getting an 1860 Spencer soon and would like to join please.
Thank you!
I would like to join. i don't have a Spencer yet but I'm actively looking. thanks!
Dan Hogan requesting to join. I recently acquired an original 1865 56-50 Spencer and am looking to learn. Seems no one is currently making ammo.
Az Hunter here,
Hello everyone!.. Please sign me up for the Spencer Shooting Society.. I have my Great-grandfathers heavily engraved gold plated 1882 Spencer 12 Ga. Prototype (confirmed by the Cody Museum).. I also recently bought Spencer serial #643, a First Model, Grade A, 12 Ga...
Thanks!..
Looking to get my first Spencer soon. Would like to join up. Cigar
Chief Mac
Have a M1865 original.
Hi, I'd like to join the Spencer Shooting Society. My CAS name is Oldscout71, and I've always wanted a Spencer, and mine, (45LC)is going to be delivered to my FFL on Tuesday! Thank You!
I would like to join the Spencer Shooting Society. My name is Jeff Kraft, I recently acquired a spencer 1860 Carbine with the serial number 2494 and would like to see if any information is available about the gun.
Hello new to the group trying to find out some information on reloading a 56-56
Trying to locate a die and a bullet mold thank you for any help
Hello to everyone here!
I'd like to join the Spencer Shooting Society.
I have 2 Spencer Carbines I'm hoping to learn more about!
Spencer Nerd Joining up!
Yall got many folks in the NSSA in this group? I got a 1865 Spencer and I'm trying to get it ready for competition! I've converted it over to CF and now the hunt for brass begins!
I'd like to register for SSS. Been lurking here for years. Have Spencer M1860 carbine SN 27527.
Mike in East TN
I'd like to join. I recently purchased an 1860 Spencer carbine and would love to dig into its history.
Martinsburg, WV
Here to register with the SSS. Reenactor and living historian on the Texas Frontier with my original Spencer and a couple reproductions!
krm
Just purchased my first Spencer carbine. I'd like to joint to find out more about it. Thanks!
Rob North East Ohio