like why don't they still use the spencer rifle in the military? It's a good weapon, i really don't see the peoblem! just cause somethings 150 years old doesn't mean they shouldn't still use it! I think it should become the standard infantrymans rifle, wht do you think?
2007-12-13 11:25:49 · 4 answers · asked by Midnight-Expressman 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Like with the .56-45 cartridge?
2007-12-13 11:27:54 · update #1
It was a seven shot lever action. Even as a lever action it was slower to operate than the Henry Repeating Rifle. As an infantryman's rifle, compared to a select fire semi auto rifle, like the M-4, it does not even get into the ball park.
You can still get the Spencer. I think either Uberti or Pederosoli makes a reproduction model.
2007-12-13 13:06:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is highly possible, that the reason Spencer arms is no longer in business, is that they couldn't keep up with technology & production quantities, at an affordable cost
2007-12-13 11:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Roger W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the link has some good history on the Spencer...
after this length of time, better equipment IS available.
2007-12-13 11:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because advancement in technology and manufacturing produced more efficient firearms.
2007-12-13 14:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by Squiggy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋