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Photo Gallery / Re: Shot of the Day
« on: December 12, 2023, 09:41:19 AM »
That looks terrific! Just in case you missed it, Taylor's is having a sale on drop-in cylinders for the NMA in .45LC right now. Just sayin'...

Thanks but I have a Howell conversion cylinder already for the Remmy, and I need to save up for one for my Roger’s & Spencer!

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Rogers & Spencer / Re: Just One More?
« on: December 11, 2023, 04:16:01 PM »
You're going to want to pick up another Rogers & Spencer anyway!!

No doubt!

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Photo Gallery / Re: Shot of the Day
« on: December 11, 2023, 03:38:51 PM »
Nice looking hide-out piece!
Thanks! I need to install a slightly stronger spring in the loading lever so it doesn’t fall down when I shoot it. I installed the latch on the other end so it locks into the end of the cylinder pin. The original spring broke in half for some reason when I removed it so I’m using half of one right now.Besides that it shoots great and feels good with the birdshead grip.

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Photo Gallery / Re: Shot of the Day
« on: December 11, 2023, 11:26:30 AM »
My Remington Bulldog outside enjoying the Ft Myers sun! 4” barrel and rounded grip frame and somewhat antiqued finish. It was originally a Pietta Sheriffs model. Sorry about the first squished picture!

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Rogers & Spencer / Re: Just One More?
« on: December 11, 2023, 06:28:15 AM »
Sometimes, it seems to me, that the notion of “collectability” is a bogus criteria by which to judge the inherent value of a firearm.  A collectable is worth more money.  That’s a good thing but tied to the marketplace and that’s just money and the standard of valuation is purely commercial.  It just becomes  another commodity.

A Barby doll that will sell for 5k is twice as “collectible” as a R&S that will go for only 2.5K.  If value is defined in terms other than money it’s clear which of those has the greater intrinsic worth.

I hope the double strike on bassist’s makes it worth a million bucks.

That would be great if it were worth a million bucks! I’d probably pick up another Roger’s & Spencer!

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Rogers & Spencer / Re: Just One More?
« on: December 10, 2023, 08:21:28 PM »
I thought double struck only counted on coins and stuff like that!

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Rogers & Spencer / Re: Just One More?
« on: December 10, 2023, 05:06:11 PM »
It’s looks like it’s double struck but it appears to be BH or BM. Thanks for fixing my photo by the way!

BH is 96, BM is 99. Looks like BH to me. Not sure why my pic came out pixelated. All I did was copy yours and rotate it.

It’s all good. It’s tough to tell in person let alone a photo, but I agree I believe it’s BH. Thanks for the research.

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Rogers & Spencer / Re: Just One More?
« on: December 10, 2023, 03:49:48 PM »
It’s looks like it’s double struck but it appears to be BH or BM. Thanks for fixing my photo by the way!

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Rogers & Spencer / Re: Just One More?
« on: December 10, 2023, 01:48:31 PM »
Well I’m definitely happy with it! And as I said earlier it didn’t take cold blue at all which stainless steel won’t. If I ever find that link about the stainless models again I’ll post it here. So far no luck though!

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Rogers & Spencer / Re: Just One More?
« on: December 10, 2023, 11:14:57 AM »
1stNameBassist. I use an iPhone as well and had issues in the beginning. So my workaround is to take pics with the iPhone then forward the pics to an email. When the phone ask about what size would you like to send the attachment? I choose medium size. I then go to my email and save the picture back to my phone and it generally is a small enough file then to post to ColtCountry. I hope that helps.
Ok let me try that! Thank you for the suggestion

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Rogers & Spencer / Re: Just One More?
« on: December 09, 2023, 09:23:18 PM »
Sorry no photos, I have to figure that out. I guess my files too big or something. I did a search last week about Euroarms Roger & Spencer’s and I did find where it listed a few different stainless steel ones, some with engraving or target sights etc…. I’ll be darned if I can find it again! I did try a little cold blue under the loading lever and it did nothing which is a good indication of stainless steel.As far as photos I don’t use a computer anymore I do everything from my phone.Never had a problem loading photos before from my iPhone.

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Rogers & Spencer / Re: Just One More?
« on: December 09, 2023, 03:15:34 PM »
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.

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NEW MEMBER CHECK-IN / New from SW Florida
« on: December 06, 2023, 10:59:15 PM »
Hi gang, I’m new here from Lee County Florida. Just saying hi! My only Colt is an 1862 pocket police (Uberti). I have a Remington 1858 and an 1863. Just picked up a Roger’s & Spencer(Euroarms). Just started with black powder about 3 years ago and loving it. I like modern firearms too but enjoying black powder more.

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