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**4V50 Gary** · November 18, 2012, 10:19 AM

Agree it was the Henry.

The one advantage the Spencer had was that it was faster to load. Unfortunately, the cocking was a separate operation from working the lever.

November 18, 2012, 10:19 AM	#105
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,829	Agree it was the Henry. The one advantage the Spencer had was that it was faster to load. Unfortunately, the cocking was a separate operation from working the lever. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*