I found a most curious firearm at a nearby gun shop. It is an original Spencer but it has a smooth bore barrel and no sights. I cannot tell if it is the original .56 caliber or figure out what kind of a cartridge (bird shot, buck shot) it would take or whether it is a rim fire or has been converted to center fire. I am wondering if this is a post Civil War conversion for civilian use or if it is a forage gun issued to troops for small game hunting. Does anyone know anything about what this firearm is or at least where I might find more about it. I don't want to make the purchase (it's not cheap) unless I know what I'm getting. Thanks
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