Designed for the Spencer repeating rifle and carbine, patented 6 March 1860, it was employed by cavalry during the American Civil War, first appearing at Sharpsburg in rifle form. No Spencer …

The .56-56 Spencer was an American black powder rifle cartridge. Designed for the Spencer rifle and carbine, patented 6 March 1860, it was employed by cavalry during the American Civil War, first …

Cartridges for cowboy action shooting sports, hunting, long-range rifle competition. Safe and effective for use in first generation guns. Generally more accurate and cleaner than the original factory loads. …

Velocity Ammo Sales offers a variety of 56-50 Spencer ammunition, from range and target loads to specialty ammunition.

Several years ago, Taylor’s & Company, Inc. announced a reproduction of the Spencer carbine, but chambered in a modern version of the .56-50 with centerfire ignition.

The Spencer carbine played an important role in the Plains Indian Wars yet it’s almost been forgotten by modern shooters. Its cartridges came with confusing names such as .56-56, .56-52 and .56-50.

When Spencer originally produced an 1860 model carbine, it was different from any other firearm because it was accurate, fired rapidly, had a long effective range, and held seven metallic cartridges …

Aug 15, 2024 · The .56-52 Spencer and .56-50 Spencer were essentially variations of the original design. These variations aimed to improve accuracy and performance, often by using a slightly …

Box of Twenty new production Black Powder .56-50 Spencer ammunition. New Starline brass. We can do custom loads as well. Please contact us for a quote.

Feb 2, 2013 · The 56-50 Spencer (Taylor's) was built to C.I.P. specifications for operation in the Taylor Arms 56-50 Spencer. Rim diameter is .629" to .632", which may be too small to eject properly in …