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Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine 56-50 Spencer
The Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine was a breech-loading military carbine developed by Westley Richards in the 1850s, named for the distinctive curved lever that lifted the breechblock for loading. Adopted by the British Army for cavalry units in 1858, it was a significant technical advance over the Enfield Pattern 1853 and saw service in various colonial campaigns. The Monkey Tail represents Westley Richards' long involvement in military contracts alongside their sporting work.
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- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Breech-Loading Carbine
- Caliber
- 56-50 Spencer
- Capacity
- 1
- Introduced
- 1858
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Discontinued
- Platform
- Monkey Tail
Chamberings
56-50 Spencer54-bore patched ball
Specifications
- Weight (unloaded)
- 72 oz
- Overall length
- 37"
- Barrel options
- 19", 20"
- Era
- Black Powder Era
- Military use
- Yes
- Intended use
- Military / Historical
Documents
No manual on file yet.
FAQs
- How much does the Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine 56-50 Spencer weigh?
- The Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine 56-50 Spencer weighs 72 oz (4.5 lb) unloaded.
- What caliber is the Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine 56-50 Spencer?
- The Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine 56-50 Spencer is chambered in 56-50 Spencer; also offered in 54-bore patched ball.
- When was the Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine 56-50 Spencer introduced?
- The Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine 56-50 Spencer was introduced in 1858 in United Kingdom and is discontinued.
- What is the capacity of the Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine 56-50 Spencer?
- The Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine 56-50 Spencer has a capacity of 1.
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