Comments by "Kevin Oliver" (@kevinoliver3083) on "Spencer 1871 Conversion: From Carbine to Infantry Rifle" video.

  1. Power and accuracy at range. The Native Americans had would not just stand their ground with while the Cavalry rode to within effective of the Spencers. And if they had Winchester 1866s the Cavalry wouldn't want to get close to them either.
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  2. It seems to have been the contemporary notation for rou necked down cartridges. The British .577/450 cartridge, used in the Martini-Henry fired a .45 bullet from a necked down .577 case.
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  3. It was probably just easier than taking them off and plugging the holes in the stock. Also some US Army infantry batallions on the Frontier had mounted companies. Usually riding mules. The carbine slings might have been useful for them.
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