Fair Used Price for a Reproduction Spencer in 56-50?

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Hi,

I am thinking that I might give myself a reproduction Spencer for Christmas.

Since I am on a fixed income, planning for December would have to start NOW...

One of the members of my club has a Spencer that he has only fired a few times if at all.

Knowing how he treats his guns, (I have two of his Schofields already), I would prefer to buy his from him.

But I have no idea what the value of such a used Spencer would be .... I  don't want to insult him with a really low-ball offer, but I don't want to be terribly fleeced either.

What do Y'all think?

[Two Flints]

Hi WaddWatsonEllis,

Check some of the on-line auction houses like GunsAmerica and Gunbroker.com.

If he is motivated to sell and depending on condition any where from $900.00 to $1100.00, would be a fair selling price.  Are there any extras?  Mould, casings, etc.

Two Flints

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Hi Two Flints,

I have been going over Guns America and Gun Broker, and was not sure tht their stated costs were realistic .... up to $1100 for a gun that sells new for $1325.00?

But the rifles seem to be a scarce commodity, so I dunno ..... but it does make me wonder if it might not be easier/more sensible just to buy one new from Taylors & Co.  ...

Either way, I may have to wait until I get my tax return .....

Since I have your attention, is there a gunsmith who sells new one 'slicked up'?

I was wondering if there is not a gunsmith who is to Spencers the way Cap Coyote is to Model 1887s or Coy Conagher is to Winchesters?

Thanks again...

[St. George]

Spencers don't exactly lend themselves to speed - they're far better shot the way they were intended to be - deliberately.

The best thing to do to one is to shoot it for awhile, then detail-strip it, stone away any high poiints and burrs and clean thoroughly.

Reassemble with a good lube, and try.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Sounds like a plan .... but it does look like I shall  have to wait til January at least ...