Currently the Spencer 56-50 is manufactured by
Armi-Sport and is imported by
Cimarron (19" barrel) and
Taylor (20" barrel).
Cimarron distributes their Spencers to
dealers directly or through wholesalers.
Taylor
sells only to dealers.
You will not find that many Spencers in stock out there among the dealers, simply because the Spencer is not a high sale item. In most cases, the local dealer orders a Spencer upon request from a customer. In other cases, you can order a Spencer from another dealer in your state or out of state who ships to your local dealer for pick up. The local dealer performs the NICS check for a fee.
Taylor had a special on the 56-50 for some time, but that sale ended on January 15.
To get a "good" price, you need to find a dealer that bought the Spencers during the sales period (if they have some left in stock). They were sold retail in the $850.00 to $950.00 range.
If not, you have to expect to pay current retail price which probably is in the $1150-1250 range (based on current wholesale price and the dealer's markup).
You might also find some of the Spencers offered at
gunbroker.com. Search for Spencer 56-50.
For dealers in your area, contact Cimarron, phone: (830) 997-9090
Taylor, phone: 540-722-2017
An article written by Jo Bilby at
civilwarguns.com wrote an article about the Armi Sport Spencer which you will find
here. This was written before the 56-50 became available.