Videos tagged with Model 1865 Spencer

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Spencer 1871 Conversion Rifle, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details the rifle's transformation from a Civil War carbine into a long rifle, highlighting specific identifying features, technical specifications like its .56-50 caliber and 32.5-inch barrel, and its unique Stabler cut-off mechanism. The historical context of its conversion and a failed attempt to sell it to France are also covered, offering valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts and historians.

This guide details the operation of the 1871 Spencer Rifle Conversion, a unique firearm with a history dating back to the Civil War. Expertly explained by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, the process covers loading the 7-round tubular magazine housed in the buttstock and utilizing the Stabler cutoff for single-shot functionality. The conversion, performed by Springfield Armory on Model 1865 Spencer carbines, highlights the evolution of repeating rifle technology.