Six - it’s said that the chamber capacity for the R&S is significantly greater than 1860’s and Remington’s. If so, how much more?
The screw attaching the trigger guard is the same that attaches the trigger/bolt return spring. Is that a good thing or does it complicate reassembly?
I’ve read (somewhere) that Gen. Joe Wheeler (formerly CSA) carried an R&S during the Spanish-American War and that a few were issued then. Anyone have info on that.
I’m new to the forum, and recently picked up a stainless Roger’s & Spencer. It’s a beautiful solid gun! As far as capacity I was able to load 40 gr of graffs 3f with a .454 roundball and lube on top. That was max. I tried 43 gr and I had to file the roundball back some because the cylinder wouldn’t rotate. I saw a video by Blackie Thomas where he could put 50 gr of pyrodex with a roundball with no issue. I’m thinking maybe the one he bought had the chambers reamed some.Besides that the gun shot great and I’m very happy with it.Only issue I see is sourcing spare parts beyond screws and the trigger bolt spring. Sure would like to have a spare hand laying around in case the original gets messed up somehow.