"Rooster Cogburn" Spencer!!

[Fox Creek Kid]

 

http://www.antiqueguns.com/auction/item.cgi?robles/robles-32277

[Grizzle Bear]

Obviously owned by a "GAMER!"

Wonder how long it will be now before someone offers "improved, high-speed levers" for our Spencers?



Grizzle Bear

[Will Ketchum]

Obviously owned by a "GAMER!"

Wonder how long it will be now before someone offers "improved, high-speed levers" for our Spencers?



Grizzle Bear

I guess the improvement they would try to make is that the hammer would cock when the action is cycled.  Which would make both it faster and ruin the appeal.

Will Ketchum

[St. George]

One of the undeniable charms of NCOWS is the use of old firearms - the way they were actually used.

There's something appealing about the weird, slow sense of deliberation used when shooting a Spencer or Sharps - as there is when you make certain of hand placement when using a Henry.

In a world inhabited by 'shoot fast' guns - the MP5's, AK's and M16A4's - the Benellis and the M9's - there's a happy sense of the far slower times that is appreciated when on the range with one of those marvels of pre-1900 technology.

Just a random thought...

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Will Ketchum]

One of the undeniable charms of NCOWS is the use of old firearms - the way they were actually used.

There's something appealing about the weird, slow sense of deliberation used when shooting a Spencer or Sharps - as there is when you make certain of hand placement when using a Henry.

In a world inhabited by 'shoot fast' guns - the MP5's, AK's and M16A4's - the Benellis and the M9's - there's a happy sense of the far slower times that is appreciated when on the range with one of those marvels of pre-1900 technology.

Just a random thought...

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

AMEN!!  Some just don't get that simple fact.

Will Ketchum

[Tuolumne Lawman]

As a Spencer shooter, I second that.

Also, as a Civil War re-enactor, I even third that motion.  Something about dismounting, falling into a skirmish line, dropping the breech of my 1863 Sharps carbine open, taking a paper cartridge (in most cases blank <ggg>) from the carbine cartridge box on my back, placing the cartridge in the breech, closing it, removing a percussion cap from its pouch, placing it on the cone, raising up, waiting for the command to fire, and finally on command, the volley of BOOOOMS!

[Major 2]

you know, it just don't get better said than that !

"There's something appealing about the weird, slow sense of deliberation used when shooting a Spencer or Sharps - as there is when you make certain of hand placement when using a Henry.

In a world inhabited by 'shoot fast' guns - the MP5's, AK's and M16A4's - the Benellis and the M9's - there's a happy sense of the far slower times that is appreciated when on the range with one of those marvels of pre-1900 technology"


I guess I'm just a antique myself.... good to know I'm in good company...

TL... been there , Pard ... great memories !

[Will Ketchum]

As a Spencer shooter, I second that.

Also, as a Civil War re-enactor, I even third that motion.  Something about dismounting, falling into a skirmish line, dropping the breech of my 1863 Sharps carbine open, taking a paper cartridge (in most cases blank <ggg>) from the carbine cartridge box on my back, placing the cartridge in the breech, closing it, removing a percussion cap from its pouch, placing it on the cone, raising up, waiting for the command to fire, and finally on command, the volley of BOOOOMS!

Bernie, I keep telling you that when you get back here you will fit right in with us NCOWS types

Will Ketchum

[Jrw8214]

You older gents arent alone. Im 22 years old and id rather have a Spencer in my hand and a '51 Navy on my hip ANY day, as opposed to a Glock or Beretta and a AR15. Im sure there's plenty of other guys here my age who feel the same way.

[Deadeye Don]

Looks like there is hope for the younger generation after all!!     I have always said  modern (plastic) guns have no soul.  Safe shooting.  Deadeye.

[Jrw8214]

I agree completely. There is only a handful of modern guns that i like, and by todays standards they are not considered modern. Lets see, the 1911 .45, 1903 Pocket .32, Walther PPK, Luger, and various S&W look-alike revolvers. Infact the only modern gun i wouldnt part with is my Ruger Security Six .357. Im sure others disagree, but to me its the perfect S&W M27 look alike, for me because the grip is smaller to fit my hand.

But like i said, id rather have a single action revolver and a repeater rifle anyday.

[Black River Smith]

St. George & Will & Tuolumne, I don't know 'what' you all are talking about 'with that slow pace' of a Spencer.  He!! I shot pretty fast with mine last year.

Even though I came in dead last in the Originals at the '06 Nationals.

Durn malfunctions and jamming two in the chamber/receiver.

It was a blast to use after the first 2 stages.  And I will continue to use it when I do my Guard impressions. 

[Bead Swinger]

Its absurdly interesting that the "Cogburn" Gun was once in the 9th Mich Cav:
3323 - 60R - 65 - CO K 9TH MICH VOL CAV -
3350 - 60R - 65 - CO K 9TH MICH VOL CAV -

Oviously these were post-war modifications.  I wonder if the number could ever be tracked to the fellow who brought it home. For a '60R, it's not a bad thought.  The only way to not jam the thing is to cycle fast.  Of course, they had the advantage of pointy bullets. 

[Gunner]

BLASPHEMY !!