Spencer repeaters

mklwhite · Post by **mklwhite** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:09 am

We were talking War of Northern aggression at the office the other day and Spencers were brought up. One of the guys there said he had either seen/or knew of a modern Spencer remake that either shot 45 colts or 44 mags (he couldn't remember which). I question him on if he was thinking 45 Schofield or 44-40, but he that these were more "modern" cartridges. Anyhow I can't seem to find anything online about them. Does anyone know if anyone is making such a thing?

Texican · Post by **Texican** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:33 am

Try these:

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Repeat ... pencer.htm#

http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/products/cfSpencer.tpl

http://www.romanorifle.com/html/spencer.html

dsmith512 · Post by **dsmith512** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:34 am

Armi Sport has one.

http://www.armisport.com/eng/dettaglioA ... amiglia=24

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:35 am

That Romano is the bomb...

Jimbo · Post by **Jimbo** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:44 am

There have been articles on the spencer carbine in recent years- I saw one about Christmas time (2007) in Guns and Ammo or Shooting times (I forget which) and they reviewed the Cimmaron version using the 56-50 cartridge. I know Taylors has one in 45 schofield and or 44 russian too. A year or three back I think Rifle magazine did a review of the Taylors version. If you search the web you might find copies of these articles. The reason for the short cartridges is the length of the lever throw I believe- they were never designed to take longer cartridges. They aren't cheap however- last price I saw mentioned was around $1200.

El Mac · Post by **El Mac** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:51 am

Hobie wrote:That Romano is the bomb...

Holy chopsticks! Look at the drive on that pup!!! Man that is harsh.

mklwhite · Post by **mklwhite** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:45 pm

Uh-oh. Now you've got me thinking about getting something else I don't need. The Ramano is just too big a chunk for me to even drool over. The Cimarron is getting closer. Having a hard time finding a price on the armi-sport 1860 Spencer Carbine in the 45 LC. I think one of those in a 45 Colt would be something to save up for!

Does anyone have one? If so what do they think about it. (accuracy, function and so forth)

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:53 pm

Cimarron shows one in .45 Colt. I think .44-40 would be a better cartridge due to better obturation and less gunk in the action to gum up the works.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:35 pm

Didn't Kid have a range session with a Spencer awhile back? It think it was in 44 Russian, could that be it?

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:41 pm

Andrew -

Your memory is spot on - one of the blessings of youth!

Yep, Taylor's imports the Armi Sport in three calibers, .56-50 (a centerfire version of the original .56-50 rimfire round), .45 Schofield and .44 Russian. The action on the Spencer can't handle longer rounds, so these "stubby" ones will have to do.

My carbine was a blast to shoot. You should be able to find the post if you do a search.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:45 pm

mklwhite wrote: Does anyone have one? If so what do they think about it. (accuracy, function and so forth)

Accuracy?

Granted, the range was only 25 yards (indoors), and this was the first time out. It'll do.

Function - flawless. You just need to get the hang of the action. Remember to cock the piece manually takes some getting used to.