Hello SSS Members and N-SSA Spencer Owners
Just a note of caution: The Armi Sport reproduction Spencer Rifle is NOT approved for use in the N-SSA's competitive matches. There are some dimensional issues that, to the best of my knowledge, have not yet been corrected by the manufacturer. If anyone cares purchase one they can make the corrections themselves (the standard N-SSA +/- tolerances will apply), and then submit it to the SAC for an individual approval.
The required corrections, as of 2010, are as follows:
1 - Move the bottom barrel band back towards the receiver one inch.
2 - Move the middle barrel band back towards the receiver one inch.
3 - Move the front sight back towards the receiver one-half inch.
Regarding original Spencers: The Small arms Committee will allow both the 1860 and the 1865 Spencer Rifle. The M-1865 Rifle is considered to be a reasonable replica of the 1860. The decision to allow the Rifle in .56-50 was made long before my involvement.
John Holland, SAC
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