Spencer cases

[6thMissp]

Hi,  picked up some 8mm lebel cases. Can these be made into 56 50 spencer.?  What other cases could be used?

[mtmarfield]

      Greetings!

   Some years ago, I had some .348 Win cases that had split when fire forming to .45-75 Win; these I trimmed to make 56-50 CF brass.
Although the rim diameter was a bit small for reliable extraction in a Romano Spencer 1860 Carbine, they worked very well through my
ArmiSport Spencer Infantry Rifle using the "Layne-Type" extractor.

                     MTM
                  6-25-23

[El Supremo]

Thanks, Matt:
Big help for all of us.
Good to see you back on our Forum.
It might help to anneal the 8MM Lebel cases before fire- forming.

For 6th Missp:
If you are stuck for cases, I have a few new STARLINE 56-50's and can send them to you.
If wish, please PM me a UPS delivery address.  Smiles.
El Supremo/ Kevin Tinny

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[6thMissp]

Hi thanks guys! The info is greatly appreciated!  I forgot to add my carbine is an original. Regards to all!

[El Supremo]

Hello:
I replied to your PM.
21 Starline 56-50 will go via UPS, to you tomorrow.
If they work, I can send a few more.
Please post clear, close-up photo's of your original.
Photo's matter.  Thanks and smiles.
El Supremo/Kevin Tinny

[6thMissp]

Hi. Thanks so very much for your assistance.  I'd  like to reimburse  you for the shipping at least.

[El Supremo]

Thanks for asking:
Not nesessary.
Your sharing results someday will be enough. Smiles.
El Supremo/ Kevin Tinny

[El Supremo]

Hello, again, 6thMissp (Joel):

As we have discussed via texts and phone, 50-70/90 Sharps cases can be made into 56-50's without mouth reaming
 I have used STARLINE's for this. They have the larger rim OD for the blade extractors.  CH4D dies work well, as do the Lyman and RCBS sets I have tried.  Probably wise to anneal after cutting.  Thanks for your generous help with the original Spencer cartridges.  Smiles.
El Supremo/Kevin Tinny