Original saddle ring. The Spencer carbine manufactured by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Company had a 22-inch barrel, rifled with three grooves. 1.3M views 6 years ago Shooting and discussing the Chiappa reproduction of the Spencer Carbine, originally made in the 1860s. UPS and FedEx will not . It does not appear that those converted rifles were ever issued. With the action closed, the hammer was then cocked, and the Spencer was ready to fire again. location in Madison, AL. Toward the end of the war, the Ordnance Department changed its official cartridge from .56-56 to .56-50, as many muskets were being converted to .50-caliber rimfire. To make things more confusing, the soft-lead bullet was actually .52 caliber but sported a Minie-ball-type cavity in its base that enabled it to expand and fill the six-groove rifling when the gun was fired. Rare, Fine BURNSIDE-SPENCER Patent Carbine to Rifle Conversion SPRINGFIELD 1 of Only 1,108 Produced! 30". ARTIFACT: NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM | PHOTO: ALLISON AND BRITTANY VENTURELLA, This sight was on the 1865 Spencer carbine, manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co. Overall good condition with a original bluing turing to a grey patina. The spring of 1865 found the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac located around Petersburg, Va., and it reported 5,300 Spencer carbines in field service. Stocky's Owner Don Bitz walks David Faubion through the company's new rifle stocks for 2023. But such longevity was not enjoyed by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Company. Several years ago, Taylors & Company, Inc. announced a reproduction of the Spencer carbine, but chambered in a modern version of the .56-50 with centerfire ignition. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. FINE SPENCER 1860 CARBINE IN CALIBER 50 RF GI#: 102191653 20 inch round barrel with 3-groove rifled bore chambered in 50 RF caliber. M1860 Spencer carbines with deliveries completed by Aug. 31, 1865. SIG Sauer P322 .22 Rimfire Pistol: Full Review. Spencer duly arrived at 2:00, upon which the party, consisting of himself, President Lincoln and Lincoln's son Robert, went over to the open field that would eventually be the site of the Washington Monument. 6Flayderman, Flaydermans Guide 5th ed., 155. A Model 1865 Spencer repeating rifle was manufactured by Burnside for the U.S. government, though some were also made for Canada. Smooth action. Spencer had shown his rifle to the Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles, in May of 1861, and the navy quickly bought more and more of his rifle; by the end of the war, they had 10,000. Military Rifle Early Repeater Famous During Civil War & Wild West Here we present an antique Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. Army, .50rf, #30862, 20 inch barrel, blue and case color finish, walnut stock and forearm, original sights, complete magazine tube, stabler cut off button has been removed, no cartouche visible, late 1860's, Rare, Fine BURNSIDE-SPENCER Patent Carbine to Rifle Conversion SPRINGFIELD 1 of Only 1,108 Produced! Pict, "This Spencer Civil War carbine was altered to ""Buffalo Rifle"" sporting configuration after the war. Jeff Bradley shows off the Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR) from Christensen Arms at SHOT Show 2023. Many powders simply do not burn predictably or reliably at these lower pressure levels and can give erratic results. Conditions were so bad, a private from the Second Ohio Cavalry nearly drowned when his horse fell in a water-filled hole in the middle of the road. Mention longarms of the Civil War and we tend to think of the 1861 Springfield and other single-shot muzzleloaders. Small Arms & Ammunition 1860 Spencer Carbine - Reloading 101 selair_chapman Dec 6, 2016 selair_chapman Cadet Joined May 15, 2016 Dec 6, 2016 #1 Been digging around trying to find the answers (which I am sure are all out there) but thought I would put it out there as a question. That battle and the next days action at Five Forks-plus the breakthrough around Petersburg-forced Lee to evacuate Petersburg and Richmond. The breech block offered a simple way to load cartridges into to the ready-to-fire position as well as extract used cartridges. The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903," better-known as the M1903 Springfield, has become one of the most popular U.S. military small arms to collect. Lever-action carbine with adjustable rear ta, Nice solid Spencer Saddle Ring Carbine. Joe Kurtenbach and Caleb Giddings also look at the first-ever optics-ready carry revolvers with the new Taurus 605 and 856 T.O.R.O. Like the original, it is chambered for .56-50 centerfire, which takes it out of the Civil War era and puts it at the forefront of our western expansion. The caliber was reduced, and many Civil War Spencers were taken to Springfield Armory, where they were refurbished and converted to handle the new .56-52 and .56-50 rimfire rounds (which were virtually interchangeable). The Spencer repeating riflewas adopted by the Union Army, especially by the cavalry, during the American Civil War but . But a call to Cimarron confirmed that the company is now dutifully removing the plugs so that its replicas have the same firepower as the prototype. Likely a replacement at, "Serial number 5641. A few troopers were arrested for killing the pigs, not because of the consumed swine, but because it was against orders to fire at any object other than a gray-jacket. On a more serious note, simply put, the .52-cal. For the Red Dead Redemption variant, see Repeater Carbine. As well as military arms, Spencer also made a wide variety of sporting rifles in varying calibers and with different styles and degrees of decoration. Author: Brian Pearce / Wolfe Publishing Co. You must be a subscriber to see the full article. Military Rifle Early Repeater Famous During Civil War & Wild West. But the merciless Spencer seven-shooter would not cease.". All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Both loads use the same 350-grain roundnose soft-lead bullet like the originals. The new RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol from Rock Island Armory features a patented RVS Recoil system that maximizes barrel mass and linear movement to give shooters super soft recoil. 22" barrel length. But Spencer's company was ill equipped to turn out so many guns, and initial shipments were not made until 1863. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. On June 7, 1861- just three months after Fort Sumter- Spencer's rifle was tested by the U.S. Army. It was a fatal mistake. It allowed the carbine to be fired as a single-shot with the seven cartridges in the magazine being held in reserve. On the last day of March, Sheridans cavalry was attacked by Confederate infantry and cavalry at Dinwiddie Court House. The attack was being made by Brig. The new-for-2023 lineup includes ultralight hunting stocks and a VGA 2-pound adjustable vertical-grip stock. Barrel lacks the 1865 markings and is not numbered. The Spencer was the world's first military metallic cartridge repeating rifle, and over 200,000 examples were manufactured in the United States by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. and Burnside Rifle Co. between 1860 and 1869. Spencers have become so en vogue, in fact, that reproductions of them are offered by a number of companies, chambered for such things as .56-50, .45 Colt and .44-40. By not using a tape primer or percussion caps, the carbine functioned a lot faster than others. There are challenges associated with developing handloads for this cartridge. The gun performed flawlessly and Lincoln was sold, though Spencer confessed, "Being in almost daily practice, I naturally beat the president a little. The chosen caliber, and the one that would remain constant throughout the war, was .56-56, a round that fired a 350-grain .540- to .555-diameter (depending on the manufacturer) bullet backed by some 45 grains of black powder to give a muzzle velocity of some 1,200 fps and a muzzle energy of 1,125 ft-lbs. The Sharps 462-grain bullet moved out at about 1,000 fps, for an ME of 1,100 ft-lbs. The Spencer carbine could fire seven shots rapidly and, therefore, was known as a seven-shooter. The magazine is a metal tube that holds up to seven cartridges, stacked one on top of the other (the tip of the elongated ball to the bottom of the copper cartridge) rather than side by side. A reliable and popular repeating rifle, the Buck Carbine provides medium damage and a decent firing rate, with quick reload speeds thanks to the tube-loaded magazine in the weapon's stock. The results of Spencer's chutzpah paid off handsomely. The sling bar and ring were neatly removed and a heavy 29"" oc, S O L D ..Martially Marked Spencer Model 1860 Carbine.LAYAWAY?56-56 Spencer. Thus, when a Bluecoat ran out of ammunition, his Spencer reverted to being a club. The trooper-loaded down with his Spencer carbine, 40 rounds of ammunition and full haversack-disappeared entirely in the mud and water, and only the quick help of his friends saved him. Many Confederates tossed away captured Yankee Spencers, as there was no ammo for them. Give a Gift There has been no Stabler cut-off added and the original 6-gorove .52 caliber bore remains intact. The new RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol from Rock Island Armory features a patented RVS Recoil system that maximizes barrel mass and linear movement to give shooters super soft recoil. 1870S. The Stabler cut-off, invented by Edward Stabler, solved this problem, but it was hardly available for every gun. 32.5" barrel secured by two spring retained bar, LAYAWAY?m1865.Spencer Carbine with Stabler Cutoff.LAYAWAY?Post war alteration with stabler cutoff. My replica was extremely stiff and loosened up only slightly after repeated firing. However, many Yankees did not want to wait for this decided advantage in firepower, and it is estimated that an astounding 105,804 Spencer rifles were privately purchased by troops before the government guns were delivered. Then a spring pushed the breech slide up, locking the breech and sealing off the barrel. A cartridge box was invented by Blakeslee to carry Spencer ammunition and hasten reloading. We've recently expanded to a second 18,000 sq.ft. He pointedly asked Brigadier General James W. Ripley to reconsider his decision. All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Ruger's multi-role small frame autoloading rifle - Sear - combines AR-10 power with AR-15 Portability. In the great battle of Gettysburg those regiments achieved the most enduring renown by the success with which they foiled all the efforts of Stuart with his boasted Virginia cavalry to get into the ammunition and supply trains. The new rifle is built on an aluminum billet chassis with carbon-fiber forend and cheek riser featuring V-block bedding. Subscriber Services. United States Patent No. Here we present an antique Spencer Patent Burnside Contract Model 1865 Conversion to a Rifle, 20 inch blued barrel features a blade front and folding ladder rear sights with a very good bore. Stabler was paid a royalty of 25 cents for each carbine fabricated with his magazine cut-off device. Original sights. This is a FINE example of the US M-1860 Spencer carbine. His seminal design was simply nothing short of revolutionary and the best firearm of its type to be fielded for a good number of years afterward. Dixie Gun works maybe, especially if you are reloading them, which it sounds like you do. The Judge has been promoted! SPRINGFIELD ARMORY CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1865 SPENCER CAVALRY CARBINE TO MODEL 1871, Infantry Rifle. Before developing handloads for the new .56-50 Spencer centerfire, I had a number of questions that are pertinent to handloaders. Co.) and of the ammunition producer. Spencers also found use in other lands, including Mexico and by the French during the Franco-Prussian War (1871), where many thousands of surplus rifles and carbines saw service. The wartime Model 1860 Spencer carbine weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and had an overall length of 39 inches. Firing forces are contained by the receiver at the rear of the breechblock. Gen. Eli Longs Division of Wilsons Cavalry. the Civil War, --David Miller, Illustrated Directory of Guns: A Collectors Guide to over 2,000 Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms, p. 539-540, The open breech of the Spencer Carbine, Model 1865, manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co. And in the pursuit of Lee, until he escaped across the Potomac, those regiments were constantly upon his heels". In 1871, Springfield Armory converted 1,109 M1865 Spencer carbines manufactured by Burnside into rifles, replacing the carbine barrels with 32-inch-long standard M1868 Springfield rifle barrels and fore-ends secured by two barrel bands. Blued and color casehardened finish smooth walnut stock and forend. The Spencer Rifle was the customary firearm for the Union cavalry trooper. Implement pouch mounted on face of box has flap with brass button closure, Reproduction. Raising the lever inserted the cartridge into the chamber. The fall of 1864 and the early months of 1865 saw three major changes to the Spencer carbines being delivered on existing Army contracts, resulting in a nomenclature change to the Model 1865. Pushing down the guard lever below the trigger opened the breech and extracted the spent cartridge. Spencer Military "Rifle"Civil War. NICE CONDITION!.LAYAWAY? To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Caleb Giddings, Marketing Manager at Taurus, introduces the all-new TaurusTX 22 Compact. To conform, the rechambered Spencer carbine in .56-50 became known as the Model 1865. The new rifle is built on an aluminum billet chassis with carbon-fiber forend and cheek riser featuring V-block bedding. By not using a tape primer or percussion caps, the carbine functioned a lot faster than others. smooth no pitting.This is a very nice example o, .52 caliber. One dropped a number of cartridges, nose-first, into the magazine. The Kiowa losses were 15 killed and several wounded. Remember, at this time the principal U.S. infantry arm was a then state-of-the-art .58-caliber Springfield muzzleloading Minie rifle-musket, with many regulars and state troops armed with more archaic firearms. Spencer Carbine: Suggestions on How to Properly Restore. Spencer Model 1865 Saddle Ring Carbine by Burnside Rifle Co. Then at the end of the Civil War, the Burnside Rifle Company of Providence, Rhode Island made Spencer carbines to help fill the militarys demand. For anyone wanting to pack a medium-game hunting or western reenactment rifle other than the proverbial Winchester '73 or Sharps replicas, the Spencer is a standout. About 90% slightly thinning case color. Working the Spencer repeating rifle was simple and reliable. Wood shows some minor use with a small piece missing near the frame. instantly recognizable weapons of The abrupt cancellation of orders at war's end plunged the company into financial peril. For comparison's sake, the standard .58-caliber Springfield, firing a 500-grain bullet backed by 60 grains of powder, produced a muzzle velocity of 950 fps and a muzzle energy of 1,000 ft-lbs. 3 Gluckman, Identifying Old U.S. Muskets, Rifles & Carbines, 288. Cheney Brothers generously allowed him to use its workshop during his off-hours. Chris Johnson, FN Senior Product Manager, walks us through two new FN striker-fired pistols at SHOT Show 2023: the FN 510 Tactical, chambered in 10mm Auto, and the FN 545 Tactical, chambered in .45 ACP. I'm sure General Custer would not have approved. As of this writing, there is only one company, TEN-X Ammunition (5650 Arrow Highway, Montclair CA 91763, www.tenxammo.com) producing factory fodder. CONDITION: Good. The Spencer factory manufactured nearly 23,000 M1865 Spencer carbines, of which 12,502 were equipped with the Stabler cut-off. Camp Guns: Sometimes Perfect, Other Times Not But Often Essential! And finally, because of ongoing demand for his guns, Spencer could not supply extra parts. 18649, chambered in 56-50, 20"" round barrel with 6 groove bore. Standard Spencer markings on top of receiver, no v, Spencer Civil War Repeating CarbineLAYAWAY? Only about 1,700 Sporting Models were made before Spencer sold his firm to the Fogerty Rifle Company in 1868. As we know, rimfire ammo for these arms is no longer available, but centerfire conversion blocks are available from Dixie Gun Worksand S&S Firearms. There is even a good case to be made for the Spencer repeating rifle being responsible, in some part, for General George Gordon Meade's victory over Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg, where, according to a period account, "The daring and dashing feats of the 5th and 7th Michigan cavalry [armed with Spencers], under the lead of the intrepid [Custer], have become historic. Customer experience was, and still is, the primary focus, a key to the firms longevity and success. In Wilsons 1865 raid through the Deep South, his men were mainly armed with Spencers and equipped with Blakeslee cartridge boxes. In the first issue, it held six tubes of six cartridges each to quickly slide one tube at a time into . The carbine balances well, with most of the weight to the rear, which makes it feel slightly barrel-light, but this also made it a pleasure to shoot offhand. The Burnside receivers were stamped: The Spencer factory carbines had the both the M1860 stamping and the M1865. 20 inch barrel with 3-groove rifling. Though Spencer's repeating rifle was now being seen on the battlefield in some numbers, the large government contract that he had sought was still elusive. Chris Johnson, FN Senior Product Manager, walks us through two new FN striker-fired pistols at SHOT Show 2023: the FN 510 Tactical, chambered in 10mm Auto, and the FN 545 Tactical, chambered in .45 ACP. Co. Starline cases and CCI 350 Large Pistol Magnum primers used throughout. The original .56-50 Spencer cartridge was reported to have been designed by Springfield Armory around 1861 and soon thereafter offered in the Model 1865 Spencer lever-action carbine (as well as Remington, Sharps, Peabody and other arms). Working the Spencer repeating rifle was simple and reliable. That was why I could not load all seven rounds in my test gun. The preponderance of early Spencer repeaters appear to have been rifles; many of the rifles were initially issued to mounted troops, actually, and were often used alongside the carbines carried by their comrades. The new 9mm suppressor can mount easily to any pistol barrel threaded x28 inches and doesn't compromise on sound suppression, gas blowback or recoil. What should the discerning collector look for in a potential buy? NOTE: All ammunition is shipped via UPS or FedEx Ground. Facing off in a handgun challenge featuring the smallest professional-grade enclosed red dot sight on the market, Eric and Tom put the Acro P-2 to the distance test by doing a walk-back challenge. Pressures this low are difficult for the hobby handloader to determine using conventional methods such as measuring case head expansion, even when using sensitive calipers that measure as small as 0.0001 inch. | The Ten-X black-powder loads shot three inches high from point of aim, while the smokeless loads were right on the money elevation-wise. I have fired an original Spencer, and for this go-around I was able to procure a similar Civil War carbine from fellow gunwriter Garry James for comparison. By the time the wartime contracts were completed on Jan. 1, 1866, the Spencer factory had delivered 64,685 carbines. But the Army remained unconvinced. The gun is 100% complete, correct and original in every way, and remains in very crisp condition. Before the officers could stop the firing, a number of pigs became supper for the men. The Spencer Carbine: Cost and Development In 1863, the popular Springfield Design 1861 muzzleloading rifle cost less than $15.00, whereas the Spencer rifle cost approximately $40.00, and the Henry duplicating rifle retailed for $44.00. Recently, I picked up an original Springfield .56-52 refurbished carbine in quite good condition (the bore is perfect). In front of the Confederate positions was a stockade of cedar posts 5 foot high, sharpened at the top. At 14 years of age, Christopher "Crit" Miner Spencer's first attempt at gun design took place when he sawed off the barrel of his grandfather's Revolutionary War musket to make it easier to carry. Original sli, Has the Stabler cut off switch and correct saddle ring. This is a NEAR VERY GOOD example of the US Model 1860 Spencer Carbine. Raising the lever chambered the round. This weapon was like because it was easy to load and relatively accurate when shot from any position, prone or horseback. Thus, in spite of a distinguished service record, the dismal reputation of the postwar gun soiled the company's name. Gun appears to have post-war arsenal alterations. RCC has manufactured a reloadable rimfire by creating a primer pocket that is offset to the edge of the rim of the cartridge and a webbing to give it the ability to be reloaded. 4Gluckman, Identifying Old U.S. Muskets, Rifles & Carbines, 389. So be sure you have physical shipping address on your order. The Spencer will always deal 87 damage to the body, and will instantly kill upon a headshot dealing 108 damage to the player, irrespective of range. In addition, the Spencer could only be fired with its proprietary .56-56 cartridge, and supplies were often spotty at best. The Spencer carbine manufactured by the Spencer Repeating Rifle Company had a 22-inch barrel, rifled with three grooves.2a The total length of the gun was 39 inches, and the carbine weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces.3 Then at the end of the Civil War, the Burnside Rifle Company of Providence, Rhode Island made Spencer carbines to help fill the spencer carbine reload dose of colors concealer shade finder julho 1, 2022. zodiac sign quiz soulmate . The Spencer carbine was the first of the successful repeaters, and was afterwards thought to be the most finished and ready weapon of the Civil War., -- William Addleman Ganoe, History of the United States Army, p. 247, --David Miller, Illustrated Directory of Guns: A Collectors Guide to over 2,000 Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms, p. 539-540. Here are the features to watch out for. About 95% original blue the barrel. In no time, orders were forthcoming from commanders wishing to equip their units with it. The .56-56 Spencer was an American black powder rifle cartridge . Recoil was nil, and even with the crude sights (which duplicate the originals), accuracy was surprisingly good. The president responded, "Come over tomorrow at 2 o'clock, and we'll see the thing shoot.". The new-for-2023 lineup includes ultralight hunting stocks and a VGA 2-pound adjustable vertical-grip stock. | RARE SPENCER .50 CAL. On the Wichita River, the raiders came in contact with a detachment of 55 Sixth U.S. Cavalry troopers from Fort Richardson. Taurus Marketing Manager Caleb Giddings highlights the features of the new Taurus Raging Hunter 460 Magnum, a purpose-built revolver with a 10.5-inch barrel and an effective recoil-taming brake, with Guns & Ammo Executive Editor Joe Kurtenbach. DESCRIPTION O98.155 STOCK COMPLETE 730.299 76 Forend screw 780.017 20 Stock 790.144 77 Barrel band 760.030 22 Butt plate 721.076 75 Band spring Handloading the .56-50 Spencer Centerfire. As of this writing, no standard pressures have been established for either the rifle or factory ammunition. His father, Ogden Spencer, agreed to finance his son's gunmaking venture and employed the talents of a gunmaker appropriately named Luke Wheelock. Now all one had to do was cock the hammer, aim and fire. With the changes directed to be made to the carbines, deliveries did not start until April 15, 1865, and they continued until the end of October, with a 30,496 M1865 Spencer carbines being delivered. M1865 Spencer carbines manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co. and the Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces with 20-inch barrels, and they had an overall. But there were also a few repeating rifles firing metallic cartridges used in the Great Rebellion. Facing off in a handgun challenge featuring the smallest professional-grade enclosed red dot sight on the market, Eric and Tom put the Acro P-2 to the distance test by doing a walk-back challenge. spencer carbine reloadaiken county sc register of deeds spencer carbine reload The Spencer cartridges were made in three sizes: .50, .52, and .56 caliber. According to Historian and retired Colonel Arcadi Gluckman, The bullets were conical, grooved and greased, and weighed about 350 grains. 6,977 views Dec 26, 2012 A cheap and. Spencer Carbine with Stabler Cutoff.LAYAWAY? Breechloading carbines such as the .52 Sharps performed similarly. Jeff Bradley shows off the Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR) from Christensen Arms at SHOT Show 2023. In 1865, these rifles were being issued to Union troops. Spencer Carbine Conversion to Center Fire Questions. These are very rare to encounter and extremely rare in this condition. Barrel has been lightly cleaned long ago a, Mid-CIVIL WAR Antique SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE CO. .52 Cal. MODEL 1865 SPENCER REPEATING CARBINE56-56.LAYAWAY? Do Pistols Benefit From Popular Aftermarket Modifications? The total length of the gun was 39 inches, and the carbine weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces. .Cal. This gun has a stabler cut off. The Blakeslee Cartridge Box, a bulky, leather, over-the-shoulder affair, was an attempt to alleviate the ammo shortages, as it permitted a soldier to carry 10 to 13 extra loaded tubes, but it was heavy and unwieldy, especially under battlefield conditions. And I should mention that the Spencer doesn't really "eject" empties. And what pressure levels is the action of the Armi Sport rifle capable of safely holding? It uses a falling breechblock mounted in a carrier. Some were even manufactured under contract in Belgium. What kind of rifle is the Spencer M1860? 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