N-SSA Spencer Team Matches will begin Spring National

[Eggman]

Yeah guys it's approved and ready to go next spring. So go to N-SSA.org, find a team, and start practicin'. FUN! FUN! FUN!!!!

[major]

When are they going to let 44-40 & 45 LC caliber Spencers in on the fun?

[Eggman]

Well I'm afraid it'll have to be one of the Civil War calibets -- .50 or .56.

[Ibgreen]

Well I'm afraid it'll have to be one of the Civil War calibets -- .50 or .56.

If they allow Henry shooters to use .45LC, they should allow Spencer's in that chamber.

[Eggman]

I don't think the argument will work. 45 long Colt is a lot closer to a .44 rimfire than it is to a .50 or .56 rimfire.

[major]

Actually the caliber for the Spencer during the civil war was .52 caliber.  I am not sure if they changed the caliber to .50 during of after the war.  Any body know?

[El Tio Loco]

The Model 1860 Spencer rifle and carbine is chambered for the .56-56 cartridge.  According to Wikipedia, the bullet for the 56-56 varied in diameter between .540 and .555 and the 56-50 bullet measured .512. 
The 1865 Spencer carbine, chambered for the .56-50, was issued to the troops in April of 1865.  So it did see a little use during the Civil War.
I hope this information helps.

Ken

[Ibgreen]

The Model 1860 Spencer rifle and carbine is chambered for the .56-56 cartridge.  According to Wikipedia, the bullet for the 56-56 varied in diameter between .540 and .555 and the 56-50 bullet measured .512. 
The 1865 Spencer carbine, chambered for the .56-50, was issued to the troops in April of 1865.  So it did see a little use during the Civil War.
I hope this information helps.

Ken

Yes, the .56-50 was developed during 1864.  Did not know the release date.