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Title: Odd Spencer
Post by: Jake C on October 11, 2014, 11:21:30 PM: Howdy all!

I went to Pigeon Forge TN last Spring with the fiancé, and came across something odd. At the Smokey Mountain Knife Works store, I came across a Spencer (mislabeled as a Sharps) with an extremely short barrel. It looked original, though I wasn't smart enough to think to write down a serial number. I was curious if that type of modification was common, and what type of advantages it would bring to the firearm. This is pure curiosity.

Attached is a picture of me handling said carbine, though it's kind of tough to see where the barrel ends.

Thanks folks! ;D
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: Ibgreen on October 12, 2014, 09:49:36 AM: Shotgun conversion?
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: MJN77 on October 12, 2014, 10:55:40 AM: FWIW, I have seen 14" barreled sharps carbines said to have been used by stage coach guards. Maybe that was the case with this spencer. ???
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: Jake C on October 12, 2014, 12:20:31 PM: Quote from: Ibgreen on October 12, 2014, 09:49:36 AM
Shotgun conversion?

Honestly, I didn't know they could be converted to fire shotgun shells. Fair enough.
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: Jake C on October 12, 2014, 12:21:34 PM: Quote from: MJN77 on October 12, 2014, 10:55:40 AM
FWIW, I have seen 14" barreled sharps carbines said to have been used by stage coach guards. Maybe that was the case with this spencer. ???

That makes sense. I was just thinking about it the other day, it just seemed kind of odd to me. Thought I'd ask the experts. Thanks for the reply!
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: Two Flints on October 12, 2014, 02:07:26 PM: I sent an Email to the shop asking for more info about the modified Spencer and more photos . . . hope they reply. Also requested the serial #.

Two Flints
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: Herbert on October 12, 2014, 02:46:31 PM: Many old rifles were shortend for killing stock,I belive in America they are called Hog guns
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: Blair on October 12, 2014, 03:34:21 PM: Two Flints,

Good to you.
I hope something comes back.
My best,
Blair
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: Jake C on October 12, 2014, 07:31:23 PM: Quote from: Two Flints on October 12, 2014, 02:07:26 PM
I sent an Email to the shop asking for more info about the modified Spencer and more photos . . . hope they reply. Also requested the serial #.

Two Flints

Thanks Two Flints, let me know, I've ben wondering about this for a while.

In fact, thanks to everyone for the quick replies, it's always good to learn things you didn't know, so I appreciate it.
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: Two Flints on October 16, 2014, 12:26:57 PM: I've had no luck . . . my two Emails have gone ignored . . . ??? ???

Two Flints
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: Jake C on October 16, 2014, 10:28:43 PM: Quote from: Two Flints on October 16, 2014, 12:26:57 PM
I've had no luck . . . my two Emails have gone ignored . . . ??? ???

Two Flints

Oh well. Thanks for trying! Guess the exact details will have to be a mystery.
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: Two Flints on October 19, 2014, 06:33:47 PM: Hi Trum4n1208,

Maybe you could make a return trip to that shop and get the information I wasn't able to get after SIX very nice and friendly Emails to the Knife Shoppe. Tried all the listed Emails, but no response . . . kind of surprised at the lack of customer service ???

Two Flints
Title: Re: Odd Spencer
Post by: Jake C on October 19, 2014, 07:43:17 PM: Unfortunately, with class scheduling and funds, it'll be a little while before I'm able to make another trip. But I do promise, next time I'm there, I'll go looking for that Spencer ASAP.

I will say, I think I need to get a Spencer, if only because the community is so helpful. Thank you, gentlemen.