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History Primer 196: Spencer 1886 Shotgun Documentary | C&Rsenal

Othais and Mae delve into the story of this classic. Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration.

C&Rsenal presents its Primer series; covering the firearms of this historic conflict one at a time in honor of the centennial anniversary. Join us every other Tuesday!

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Additional reading:
Gun Report
August 1869
The Spencer Shotgun – Martin J. Keane

The Gun Report
Feb, March, April 1978
Spencer Slide Action Weapons – James Bates

Spencer Repeating Firearms
Roy M. Marcot

The History of C.M. Spencer, Syl H. Roper, and Their Pump Shotgun Designs
Seth Newman

Ammunition data thanks to DrakeGmbH
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Animations by Bruno!
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