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April 15, 2017, 09:55 PM | #1 |
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spiller and burr revolver question
I am trying to find out if a Spiller and Burr 36 cal black powder pistol is genuine or a remake. Did any of the original guns have "black powder only" stamped on the barrel?
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April 15, 2017, 10:06 PM | #2 |
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100% NO.
You have a remake. |
April 15, 2017, 10:32 PM | #3 |
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I was afraid of that. It appears to be in good shape. What is the value of a remake?
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April 16, 2017, 01:02 AM | #4 |
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April 16, 2017, 06:27 AM | #5 |
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Even early "clones" did not the warning.
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April 16, 2017, 05:05 PM | #6 |
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You could post some pictures to better allow us to rate the value, different makers and condition mean a lot.
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April 16, 2017, 08:35 PM | #7 |
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I uploaded some photos. How do i get them on this thread?
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April 16, 2017, 08:43 PM | #8 |
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Double diamond logo was Euromanufacture, later known as Palmetto.
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April 16, 2017, 08:45 PM | #9 |
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So how old do you think this gun is?
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April 16, 2017, 09:52 PM | #10 |
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Look at the right side of the frame between the cylinder and trigger guard next to the proof marks. There should be 1 or 2 letters and maybe Roman numerals. Tell us what you see and it can be looked up on a date of manufacture chart.
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April 16, 2017, 10:44 PM | #11 |
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It faintly looks like the date code is XX9 which would make it 1973; or XX8 which would be 1972
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