Chiappa 1860 Spencer Carbine Lever Action Rifle 45 Colt 20" Barrel 7 Round Capacity Walnut Stock Color Case Hardened Finish
Designed by Christopher Miner Spencer, the Spencer rifle gained fame after being adopted by the Union Army during the American Civil War. A manually operated lever action fed from a tube magazine in the buttstock, the Spencer rifle was a vast improvement over the muzzleloading rifles being used during the war. Chiappa Firearms' reproduction is manufactured from precision CNC parts precisely joined to beautiful, hand oiled walnut stocks.
Brand: Chiappa Firearms
Category: Rifles
Series: Spencer Carbine
Model: 1860
Caliber: 45 Colt (Long Colt)
Capacity: 7+1
Stock Material: Wood
Action: Lever
Hand: Right Hand
Sights: Adj Dovetail Blade / Adj Ladder Rear
Size: Full Size
Barrel Finish: Blued
Application: Field
Receiver Material: Steel
Barrel Length: 20"
Max Capacity: 7
Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened
Weight: 9 lbs
Stock Finish: Oiled Walnut
Metal Finish: Blued Barrel
Caliber Dictionary
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The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
