converting an original spencer

[Tubac]

Hi folks, New guy here.
I have an original Spencer, and I bought a conversion falling block from S&S.
The S&S catalogue says something like fits 99% of originals with no fitting.
Well, I have the 1%
The block will just not fit in the action, it seems to be too thick.
Has anybody else had this problem?
I guess one would just mill down the sides of the block, right?
Thanks,
Jerry

[Two Flints]

Jdzara,

Try these links from earlier SSS posts. All deal with converting original Spencers with S&S replacement blocks.  Hope this helps. By the way, are you going to join SSS?  Let me know by registering on the first post or Emailing me.

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,2632.0.html

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,2971.0.html

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,2653.0.html

Two Flints

[Tubac]

Two flints,
I already have egistered, or at least I thought I had.
I guess i better check.
Jerry

[Glenn]

Hi!   I've fitted two blocks and have pretty well figured out the best procedure.  I have posted the directions and that may be in those links.  If you have any problems send me a note.  These things work great, just takes a little to sort them out.
Glenn sgrubb@cableone.net

[Bead Swinger]

Hi Tubac -
I'm glad you got your S&S block to work.  Mine was in the other 99%. Is yours a '65 carbine or an older 56-56?

You should consider investing in a repro tube, or at least a follower that you can flatten the nose on so you don't have accidental discharges with the center-fire cartriges in the tube. I bought a whole tube, as the spring in my original was REALLY weak, and the tube was a little chewed up.  There were a lot of reasons why I could afford it when I bought it.

Would love to hear how it shoots.  'Gotta love the old girls.

Bead Swinger