The Spiller & Burr Revolver - Page 5

Riot Earp · March 4, 2009, 10:33 AM

It's a guy who used to be on cascity. He posted the comment over there last fall. He used the name "Alabama." He's on gunandgame now under a different name.

Hawg · March 4, 2009, 11:50 AM

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????? could not find any mention of spiller or burr when using the search.

Spiller and Burr comes up with four hits. The only thing I could find about loud was when Boken said they were louder than a banshee.

Riot Earp · March 4, 2009, 12:26 PM

Yeah, that's the guy (the former "Alabama"). It was either he or someone I'm confusing him with who made the Walker comparison last year (on cascity, I think).

At any rate, rumor is they're loud because the cylinder is flush with the frame ???

Hawg · March 4, 2009, 01:02 PM

I know Boken has a lot of pistols including Walkers. He's also Otter at Muzzleloading Life.

sundance44s · March 4, 2009, 01:48 PM

Heck I don`t remember mine being that loud ...of course I only shot it once and used 24 grs of B/P in it and was shooting my 36 cal Navy the same day ....but Walker type loud ??? maybe I`m tone deaf ...Can ya hear me now ?

Hawg · March 4, 2009, 02:08 PM

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Can ya hear me now

Huh? What'd you say?

rommer25 · March 4, 2009, 08:28 PM

I have been shooting mine with 18 grains of black powder for over 35 years. I have not found them loud at all. My other 36 calibers are louder, because I load them with more powder.

The reason I load my Spiller & Burr with 18 grains is that is the size of the measure (spout) it came with. TM.

Indian Outlaw · March 5, 2009, 08:33 PM

Boken's the dude who did the fancy Spiller & Burr grips I posted above!

He has a gift for gripmaking.

Canary wood on a Uberti .36 :

Hawg · March 6, 2009, 04:49 AM

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Boken's the dude who did the fancy Spiller & Burr grips I posted above!

He has a gift for gripmaking.

That he does.

Aussie Pete · October 11, 2009, 10:20 PM

Noticed this topic. Just acquired a second hand Spiller & Burr replica. Italian although not sure of the breed. Seems well made and I intend to use 20 grains of 3f under a .380 pure lead ball, with the applicable over ball lube of course.
Any pointers to consider before the gun barks?

Andy Griffith · October 11, 2009, 11:02 PM

Clean it good first.

Likely it is a Pietta, and new cylinders and parts are available for it.

Does is have an FAP in a diamond somewhere on it?
Is there a square with a couple of letters in it near the serial numbers or on the side of the frame or barrel? That will give us the year it was made (Italian date of manufacture).

Either place lube on top of the balls or use wads under the balls to keep the gun from chain firing and keep the fouling softer.

Usually, these guns shoot to point of aim (mine does) at 25 yards.

Just be certain to clean out the inside of the action- it doesn't take much rusting for the trigger/bolt (cylinder stop) spring to rust completely through!

Extra cylinders for this revolver are very expensive and preclude obtaining an extra one unless you really love it. Not exactly the most common replica, but a good one.

I got mine under the Traditions label, and it's a smooth shooter- bottom right corner:

Aussie Pete · October 14, 2009, 11:54 PM

Thanks Andy.
No it hasn't the diamond etc., however it has Italian proof marks on the cylinder. The action times well and all seems tight. Its a second hand one and I got it at the best price possible - free.
I plan to let it speak this weekend. I hope its a really good conversation, no reason to believe otherwise. I let you all know.

Again thanks. Bye the way, nice selection of pistols.

Cheers

Aussie Pete · October 19, 2009, 05:52 PM

I fired my Spiller and Burr over the weekend. I used 20FFFg under a .380 pure lead ball topped with a layer of bullet lube.
It was a delight to shoot. The gun was quite docile and pointed well. I'm very happy with it and will continue to enjoy this gun.

I did have some issues with the RWS No.10 percussion caps.

They were quite loose on the nipples. I had to squeeze them first before installing them.
Has anyone else experienced this?
Is there a better fitting cap available or different nipples with a slightly larger diameter cone?

March 4, 2009, 08:28 PM	#107
rommer25 Junior Member Join Date: December 22, 2008 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 9	Never felt they were louder than any other 36 I have been shooting mine with 18 grains of black powder for over 35 years. I have not found them loud at all. My other 36 calibers are louder, because I load them with more powder. The reason I load my Spiller & Burr with 18 grains is that is the size of the measure (spout) it came with. TM.

October 11, 2009, 10:20 PM	#110
Aussie Pete Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 15	Another new chum from down under Noticed this topic. Just acquired a second hand Spiller & Burr replica. Italian although not sure of the breed. Seems well made and I intend to use 20 grains of 3f under a .380 pure lead ball, with the applicable over ball lube of course. Any pointers to consider before the gun barks?

October 11, 2009, 11:02 PM	#111
Andy Griffith Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2009 Location: Macon Co. NC Posts: 591	Clean it good first. Likely it is a Pietta, and new cylinders and parts are available for it. Does is have an FAP in a diamond somewhere on it? Is there a square with a couple of letters in it near the serial numbers or on the side of the frame or barrel? That will give us the year it was made (Italian date of manufacture). Either place lube on top of the balls or use wads under the balls to keep the gun from chain firing and keep the fouling softer. Usually, these guns shoot to point of aim (mine does) at 25 yards. Just be certain to clean out the inside of the action- it doesn't take much rusting for the trigger/bolt (cylinder stop) spring to rust completely through! Extra cylinders for this revolver are very expensive and preclude obtaining an extra one unless you really love it. Not exactly the most common replica, but a good one. I got mine under the Traditions label, and it's a smooth shooter- bottom right corner: __________________ Barney Fife: "Nip it, nip it, nip it!" Andy Griffith:"Oh now Barn'...." Last edited by Andy Griffith; October 11, 2009 at 11:14 PM.

October 14, 2009, 11:54 PM	#112
Aussie Pete Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 15	Thanks Andy. No it hasn't the diamond etc., however it has Italian proof marks on the cylinder. The action times well and all seems tight. Its a second hand one and I got it at the best price possible - free. I plan to let it speak this weekend. I hope its a really good conversation, no reason to believe otherwise. I let you all know. Again thanks. Bye the way, nice selection of pistols. Cheers __________________ We are what we are because of what we were:

October 19, 2009, 05:52 PM	#113
Aussie Pete Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 15	I fired my Spiller and Burr over the weekend. I used 20FFFg under a .380 pure lead ball topped with a layer of bullet lube. It was a delight to shoot. The gun was quite docile and pointed well. I'm very happy with it and will continue to enjoy this gun. I did have some issues with the RWS No.10 percussion caps. They were quite loose on the nipples. I had to squeeze them first before installing them. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a better fitting cap available or different nipples with a slightly larger diameter cone? __________________ We are what we are because of what we were:

March 4, 2009, 10:33 AM	#101
Riot Earp Member Join Date: September 27, 2008 Posts: 68	It's a guy who used to be on cascity. He posted the comment over there last fall. He used the name "Alabama." He's on gunandgame now under a different name.

March 4, 2009, 12:26 PM	#103
Riot Earp Member Join Date: September 27, 2008 Posts: 68	Yeah, that's the guy (the former "Alabama"). It was either he or someone I'm confusing him with who made the Walker comparison last year (on cascity, I think). At any rate, rumor is they're loud because the cylinder is flush with the frame ???

March 4, 2009, 01:02 PM	#104
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	I know Boken has a lot of pistols including Walkers. He's also Otter at Muzzleloading Life.

March 4, 2009, 01:48 PM	#105
sundance44s Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Location: Hernando , Ms. Posts: 579	Heck I don`t remember mine being that loud ...of course I only shot it once and used 24 grs of B/P in it and was shooting my 36 cal Navy the same day ....but Walker type loud ??? maybe I`m tone deaf ...Can ya hear me now ?

March 5, 2009, 08:33 PM	#108
Indian Outlaw Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2008 Location: Behind a computer Posts: 100	Boken's the dude who did the fancy Spiller & Burr grips I posted above! He has a gift for gripmaking. Canary wood on a Uberti .36 :