FTP is updated.
Going to Kwik Trip for donuts, then the county shooting range.

Slim

As for the "legally possessed... historically authentic firearm" terms go, it has been documented that Winchester made M1892 rifles with 12" and 14" barrels upon request.

Thus, I believe that by using such a rifle in a state in which a SBR is legal would have the fun factor, but it would handicap the shooter somewhat. My 12" Mare's Leg 44-40 holds six. So if I put a carbine stock on it, I would typically have to load four (maybe less, maybe more) from my body for each stage.

The storm pulled wet weather out, but some showers will be about.
Expecting upper 80's and humid, typical and pretty much carbon copy for the coming week.
Mosquitos will be hatching with all the water we've had.

Morning y'all.
Coffee and tea are hot.

Going to verk in a bit to update the FTP software.

'Tis 54 and clear/dark. High of 81 and sunny.

Slim

Quote from: Two Flints on Today at 03:22:27 AMMike.

The replacement barrel with serial #55609 MAY HAVE come from a Spencer Carbine that was originally issued to Company M, 1st Alabama Volunteer Cavalry in November, 1864. Spencer Carbines with serial #s 55600 and 55626 were issued to the same unit. These serial #s are closest to your 55609; Nothing definite, just a "guestimate" on my part. But, quite a few Spencer Carbines with the 55,XXX serial #s went to the same Alabama unit. Two Flints

Thanks for the information. Amazing piece of history and very glad to have it.

Mike.

The replacement barrel with serial #55609 MAY HAVE come from a Spencer Carbine that was originally issued to Company M, 1st Alabama Volunteer Cavalry in November, 1864. Spencer Carbines with serial #s 55600 and 55626 were issued to the same unit. These serial #s are closest to your 55609; Nothing definite, just a "guestimate" on my part. But, quite a few Spencer Carbines with the 55,XXX serial #s went to the same Alabama unit. Two Flints

Would it be that much different than needing to reload a Spencer?  And some rifles like '92's or Marlins are quick and easy to throw  reloads into the action.  I might also suspect people with these type guns might want to use them only on occasion. 

" Or maybe therein lies the fun." - RCJ
And there's that.  I don't see any downsides that aren't self-inflicted.

Now on another issue, a really short barreled shotgun might have problems with knockdowns; it all depends on distance.  I recall 25 years ago a number of Arizona Rangers showed up in their army uniforms for a SASS match at Tin Star Ranch near Fredericksburg.  They all had long-barreled '97's.  I asked and was told that their home club has shotgun targets way out there. 

I don't have any info to add, but I've been interested to hear the story of this carbine. Thanks for the pictures too! (We visited Fort Griffin in March, by the way.)

Griff

I, too, shoot 16 inch "Trapper" model rifles. With the back problems I have, holding up rifles with longer barrels, except for 1892 carbines which are lighter. I do fully intend to turn one of my mare's leg pistols into an SBR, just for the fun factor. But for regular shooting in NCOWS? Probably not. As RCJ says, always reloading on the clock would get tedious. I suppose this would better be investigated and ruminated on by our Judge.