Product Overview
The Chiappa Spencer reproduction offers a faithful and functionally accurate representation of the historic Spencer rifle, originally designed by Christopher Miner Spencer. This lever action rifle gained significant recognition for its operational advantages during the American Civil War, specifically its manual lever action and buttstock-fed tube magazine system, which fundamentally advanced battlefield rifle technology beyond contemporary muzzle-loading designs. KFF Defense presents this meticulously crafted reproduction as a testament to historical arms engineering and modern manufacturing precision.
Key Features
Precision Engineering
The Chiappa Spencer integrates contemporary precision manufacturing with a historically significant design. Components are machined via Computer Numerical Control (CNC), ensuring exact tolerances and optimal fitment throughout the assembly. This methodical approach to production minimizes deviations and enhances overall operational reliability, reflecting KFF Defense’s standard for accurate and functional reproductions. The precision rifle barrel is a critical component, engineered to stabilize projectiles effectively for consistent shot placement.
Authentic Construction
This Spencer variant features a receiver finished with a classic color case hardening process, providing both aesthetic period fidelity and robust surface protection. The precision rifle barrel receives a blued finish, contributing to corrosion resistance and maintaining the authentic visual profile. These metal components are precisely joined to a hand-oiled walnut stock, selected for its durability and traditional appearance, faithfully replicating the original design’s material specification.
Caliber & Operation
Chambered in .45 Long Colt, this rifle leverages a cartridge known for its balanced terminal performance and suitability for various applications, from historical shooting events to target engagement. The manually operated lever action facilitates rapid cycling, a significant operational advantage replicated from the original design. Ammunition is fed from a robust tube magazine integrated into the buttstock, a key characteristic that differentiated Spencer rifles during their original deployment.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Chiappa Firearms
- Model: Spencer
- Caliber: .45 Long Colt
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Action Type: Lever Action
- Stock Material: Hand-Oiled Walnut
- Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened
- Barrel Finish: Blued
- Magazine System: Buttstock Tube Magazine
- SKU: RSR|CHP920-084
