"Lincoln's Choice" by J.O. Buckeridge - the Spencer used during the Civil War

[Two Flints]

Hello SSS,

If you haven't read, "Lincoln's Choice" by J. O. Buckeridge, published by
The Stackpole Company, then you might be interested in reading the following passages from this book.  Sure to arouse your curiosity are the listed chapter titles from this same book.

Just click on the link:

http://softslide.com/volumes/v2/t3/history/crit.htm

Two Flints

[Trailrider]

A real shame that it is no longer in print (unless you know of a re-print being offered somewhere)!  There has always been some question on whether Lincoln shot a Spencer Carbine or what.  One source I read awhile back, stated their belief that the actual gun was a .56-46 Sporter, rather than a .56-56, which is what the M1860 Infantry and Navy rifles and the carbines were chambered in.

Happy New Year!

[Two Flints]

Hi Trailrider,

The book, "Lincoln's Choice" is still available on the Internet as this link would suggest:

http://www.google.com/search?q=Lincoln%27s+Choice+by+J.+O.+Buckeridge&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8

Copies are available in a wide range of prices...still an interesting read!

Two Flints