Spencer Carbine

[Clinker]

New to the forums here. Looks interesting.

I'm actually looking for a Spencer Carbine expert (if there are any). I bought a 1865 Spencer Burnside for only $$1,000. It is in pretty good shape and has only one problem I find after disassembly. The barrel has been changed and it is only hand tight. If you tighten it up, the sights are not at top, but are past the top by just a degree. The barrel is definatly not the original as the ser # doesn't match the receiver frame ser #'s.

It is a very low serial # carbine. I have a Springfield Trap door and a Snider both in carbine also. I make my own ammo as I'll have to do with the Spencer. But, I need to get that barrel tight before I can shoot it.

Not sure how to make the barrel tighten up with the sights directly on top. Any experts?

Clinker

 

[johan_steele]

New to the forums here. Looks interesting.

I'm actually looking for a Spencer Carbine expert (if there are any). I bought a 1865 Spencer Burnside for only $$1,000. It is in pretty good shape and has only one problem I find after disassembly. The barrel has been changed and it is only hand tight. If you tighten it up, the sights are not at top, but are past the top by just a degree. The barrel is definatly not the original as the ser # doesn't match the receiver frame ser #'s.

It is a very low serial # carbine. I have a Springfield Trap door and a Snider both in carbine also. I make my own ammo as I'll have to do with the Spencer. But, I need to get that barrel tight before I can shoot it.

Not sure how to make the barrel tighten up with the sights directly on top. Any experts?

Clinker

Send it to Lodgewood and they can fix the issue for you.

 

[UCVRelics]

Twoflints is my go to guy on the problem your having. Spencer Shooting Society. http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/board,35.0.html

 

[mofederal]

Hello and welcome to the talk forum from Southeast Missouri located on the banks of the muddy Mississippi River.

 

[captaindrew]

Welcome to the forum @Clinker good luck with your project.

 

[Stone in the wall]

Welcome from West Va

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy

 

[WJC]

Welcome! Looking forward to your perspective in our discussions! Enjoy!

 

[tbuckley]

Welcome from eastern Ohio.

 

[Clinker]

Thank you guys for the welcome.

I did try the forums suggested with "twoflints", but they seem to be closed down (no registration). Oh well, still looking.

Clinker.

 

[ranger326]

I'd try the "Spencer" site again when you get the chance. Lot's of knowledgeable folks there.
I see TwoFlints posted at least as recent as Nov. 5th.

Good luck!

. . . and welcome from Nashville!

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/board,35.0.html

 

[Clinker]

When I go there and try to register i get "Sorry, registration is currently disabled.". Which means I can't post there at all. Locked out of asking any question. I emailed them twice and have received no response. I guess they are closed up.

 

[Deleted User CS]

Welcome from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I would contact the Horse Soldier Shop in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and direct your questions to them. They are experts in anything militaria and are very nice people to deal with. Good luck. David.