What's the value of this defarbed & re-stamped Spiller & Burr?

Bill Akins · April 12, 2011, 05:39 PM

This is a new Spiller & Burr .36 caliber Type 2 reproduction of those made in Macon, Georgia during the Civil War. This one has had all the import markings removed and correctly stamped. Closest to an original as you can get.
I'm trying to find out what the value of it is if anyone knows.

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bedbugbilly · April 12, 2011, 06:41 PM

As I post this, that revolver is on Auction Arms with 11 hours to go and a current high bid of $110 which doesn't meet the reserve the seller has placed on it. You can buy a Pietta S & B from Cabelas right now on sale for $230. Their's is new with a warranty. This would be considered an "altered" with no warranty. That being said, I would imagine that if you were to purchase one from somebody who "defarbs" - it would probably be $100 or so to have the markings removed and the stampings done, bluing touched up, etc. - that's just a guess though. I think you have to weigh those things and what it boils down to, the one you are looking at is worth what you are willing to pay for it if you want one "defarbed". This one appears to be unfired or have had very few put through it. If you are wanting one defarbed - you know that you can get one from Cabelas for $230 and defarb it yourself, which will void the warranty. If this one looks good to you and you can buy it for about the same price - you're further ahead as you don't have to defarb it. Just my thoughts.

April 12, 2011, 05:39 PM	#1
Bill Akins Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2007 Location: Hudson, Florida Posts: 1,135	What's the value of this defarbed & re-stamped Spiller & Burr? This is a new Spiller & Burr .36 caliber Type 2 reproduction of those made in Macon, Georgia during the Civil War. This one has had all the import markings removed and correctly stamped. Closest to an original as you can get. I'm trying to find out what the value of it is if anyone knows. . __________________ "This is my Remy and this is my Colt. Remy loads easy and topstrap strong, Colt balances better and never feels wrong. A repro black powder revolver gun, they smoke and shoot lead and give me much fun. I can't figure out which one I like better, they're both fine revolvers that fit in my leather". "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target".

April 12, 2011, 06:41 PM	#2
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 3,287	As I post this, that revolver is on Auction Arms with 11 hours to go and a current high bid of $110 which doesn't meet the reserve the seller has placed on it. You can buy a Pietta S & B from Cabelas right now on sale for $230. Their's is new with a warranty. This would be considered an "altered" with no warranty. That being said, I would imagine that if you were to purchase one from somebody who "defarbs" - it would probably be $100 or so to have the markings removed and the stampings done, bluing touched up, etc. - that's just a guess though. I think you have to weigh those things and what it boils down to, the one you are looking at is worth what you are willing to pay for it if you want one "defarbed". This one appears to be unfired or have had very few put through it. If you are wanting one defarbed - you know that you can get one from Cabelas for $230 and defarb it yourself, which will void the warranty. If this one looks good to you and you can buy it for about the same price - you're further ahead as you don't have to defarb it. Just my thoughts. __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

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