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Spencer Hammer
« on: October 31, 2022, 10:09:54 PM »
Gentlemen, Would an Armi Sport Spencer hammer work on an original?  I friend of mine just picked up a carbine and the spur was broken and badly welded.  Replacements seem to be a bit difficult to find.
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Re: Spencer Hammer
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2022, 05:23:16 AM »
Has your friend done a specific Internet search for a "Spencer Carbine Parts"?  eBay?  I'm sure others will add their thoughts on where to look.

https://www.ssfirearms.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SP160    ******* (SEE THIS ONE)

https://www.lodgewood.com/Spencer-Rifle_c_111.html

https://oldarmsofidaho.com/product-tag/spencer-carbine-parts/page/2/

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Re: Spencer Hammer
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2022, 05:40:47 AM »
Already looked all those places.  One will show up eventually, but was wondering if an Armi Sport would work for now.
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Re: Spencer Hammer
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Re: Spencer Hammer
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2022, 06:37:37 AM »
What's wrong with the S&S Spencer Hammer?

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Re: Spencer Hammer
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2022, 07:33:57 AM »
The cast parts are often a bit soft from what I've seen.  I guess a man could use Kasenit on it, though.  Will keep it in mind.
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Re: Spencer Hammer
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2022, 12:05:52 PM »
I had purchased a Spencer mountain rifle with the hammer nose so battered from dry firing it would not shoot reliably. I bought an S&S replacement hammer so as not to bugger up the original anymore. Yes, the replacement hammer is soft. That is a good thing, as I was able to tweek it to hit the firing pin perfectly. I took it to a local gunsmith and he hardened it for a nominal charge. I aged it to match the gun. It has worked out great.  Jw
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Re: Spencer Hammer
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2022, 03:48:20 PM »
That may be the best option.  Thanks, gentlemen! 
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Re: Spencer Hammer
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2022, 06:36:46 PM »
Maybe Ed Knisely?  He is/was in York, PA.  The phone number I found is 717-741-2556.  But it's a few years old so ??

The Kniselys have lots and lots of antique parts at the Baltimore Show every March, so might be worth the cost of a call.


 

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