Author Topic: "Lincoln's Choice" by J.O. Buckeridge - the Spencer used during the Civil War  (Read 3187 times)

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Hello SSS,

If you haven't read, "Lincoln's Choice" by J. O. Buckeridge, published by
The Stackpole Company, then you might be interested in reading the following passages from this book.  Sure to arouse your curiosity are the listed chapter titles from this same book.

Just click on the link:

http://softslide.com/volumes/v2/t3/history/crit.htm

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A real shame that it is no longer in print (unless you know of a re-print being offered somewhere)!  There has always been some question on whether Lincoln shot a Spencer Carbine or what.  One source I read awhile back, stated their belief that the actual gun was a .56-46 Sporter, rather than a .56-56, which is what the M1860 Infantry and Navy rifles and the carbines were chambered in.

Happy New Year!
Ride to the sound of the guns, but watch out for bushwhackers! Godspeed to all in harm's way in the defense of Freedom! God Bless America!

Your obedient servant,
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Hi Trailrider,

The book, "Lincoln's Choice" is still available on the Internet as this link would suggest:

http://www.google.com/search?q=Lincoln%27s+Choice+by+J.+O.+Buckeridge&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8

Copies are available in a wide range of prices...still an interesting read!

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Una mano lava l'altra
Moderating SSS is a "labor of love"
Viet Vet  '68-69
3/12 - 4th Inf Div
Spencer Shooting Society Moderator
Spencer Shooting Society (SSS) #4;
BOSS #62
NRA; GOAL; SAM; NMLRA
Fur Trade Era - Mountain Man
Traditional Archery

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