Just today on Canadian Gun Nutz, someone posted an estate sale of Chiappa Spencers, all in 44-40. The carbines are already gone, but he has several (!!!) rifles remaining.
His asking price is a little high compared to what I paid for my 56-50 and I told him so in an email. That may make him amenable to a reduction. But - he says - "Buy two, get one free!" Tell your friends!
Had he done this before I ordered my 56-50, I would have been quite happy with one in 44-40 as I have several 44-40 rifles and revolvers.
We may yet get a body of Spencer shooters active this side of the DMZ ....