Spencer Hammer

[Niederlander]

Gentlemen, Would an Armi Sport Spencer hammer work on an original?  I friend of mine just picked up a carbine and the spur was broken and badly welded.  Replacements seem to be a bit difficult to find.

[Two Flints]

Has your friend done a specific Internet search for a "Spencer Carbine Parts"?  eBay?  I'm sure others will add their thoughts on where to look.

https://www.ssfirearms.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SP160    ******* (SEE THIS ONE)

https://www.lodgewood.com/Spencer-Rifle_c_111.html

https://oldarmsofidaho.com/product-tag/spencer-carbine-parts/page/2/

Two Flints

[Niederlander]

Already looked all those places.  One will show up eventually, but was wondering if an Armi Sport would work for now.

[Two Flints]

What's wrong with the S&S Spencer Hammer?

[Niederlander]

The cast parts are often a bit soft from what I've seen.  I guess a man could use Kasenit on it, though.  Will keep it in mind.

[Jack Wagon]

I had purchased a Spencer mountain rifle with the hammer nose so battered from dry firing it would not shoot reliably. I bought an S&S replacement hammer so as not to bugger up the original anymore. Yes, the replacement hammer is soft. That is a good thing, as I was able to tweek it to hit the firing pin perfectly. I took it to a local gunsmith and he hardened it for a nominal charge. I aged it to match the gun. It has worked out great.  Jw

[Niederlander]

That may be the best option.  Thanks, gentlemen! 

[DJ]

Maybe Ed Knisely?  He is/was in York, PA.  The phone number I found is 717-741-2556.  But it's a few years old so ??

The Kniselys have lots and lots of antique parts at the Baltimore Show every March, so might be worth the cost of a call.