oldie but Goodie 56 /56

[quicksylver]

so here are some pictures of the 56 /56 spencer rounds I have along with a little info. this round was manufactured by Winchester according to this info https://civilwartalk.com/threads/ammo-for-1865-spencer-carbine-perhaps-56-56-slugs-at-526.152555/ interesting in the various diamenter of bullets for a single cartridge.

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

I have a few of those in my collection too!

CW

 

[oscarflytyer]

The Sharps 56 breech loaders were known for the same diameter issues. They had what they called a Christmas Tree mold for them. 3 bands. .52/.54/.56! I have bullets from the mold, and expect soon to shoot an original Sharps 1863 New Model Carbine!

 

[Missionary]

I do enjoy seeing these fine old rounds ! Our Spencer came with the original rim-fire breech block..
After a year of looking purchased a center fire block. Fun in the sun !!

 

[RicinYakima]

The museum I volunteer at has an original 1861 commercial sporting rifle. I have begged for years to be able to shoot it, but they will not let me take it out. Very nice wood, excellent sights and very good condition. As far as I know, one of about 10 original sporters pre-Civil War still in existence.

 

[Missionary]

That is a great looking Spencer !
At our East ILL-nois museum I am permitted to handle and clean all the firearms on display. But I also cannot take out firearms that are not ours to fire.