Charles Lancaster Shotgun Serial Numbers

I just bought a 1896 Bannerman Spencer for 365. At a collecters swap meet in PTL. It's in average shape. Did'nt know a thing about it, no research but it just looked and felt amazing. Inner bore looks 95% bright after cleaning and oiling.

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I would like to fire once taking in account of the dangers. Must use black powder/pirodex with perhaps a half load. Not sure where to get loads, perhaps will need to make. I wonder if one could empty and reload a new cartrage with black powder or pirodex. Any feed back would be appreciated. Will test with string set up the first 3 times.

I will then hold my breath and pray. If all goes well I will then hang on the wall and admire. I now relize it's not worth what I paid but I'm happy to have it anyhoo.

Spencer Arms Company located in Windsor, CT 1868 to 1888. They were the first successful slide action shotgun.

The company was sold to Francis Bannerman & Company in 1889 and he continued to manufacture the gun until about 1902. In addition to the Spencer and Bannerman made guns, it appears some guns were assembled by the English Firm of Charles Lancaster between 1886 and 1888.I have serial number -year made tables between 1884 and 1902. Although I looked, I could not spot a serial number in the photographs.

If you will post the serial number of your gun, I can tell you the year it was made. Spencer shotguns were made i 12 gauge, with 2 1/2 inch chambers with 26, 28, 30 or 32 inch Twist or Damascus barrels. At least one Nimchke engraved specimen has been noted (serial number 3052). Don't use any modern ammunition in the gun.The Firearms Forum is on online community for all gun enthusiasts.

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