The Spiller & Burr Revolver - Page 4

Cimarron Lawman · December 26, 2008, 05:53 PM

Holy $&@%! What the heck is that?

Stainless???

Riot Earp · December 26, 2008, 06:10 PM

Nickel maybe.

I just e-mailed an inquiry to Pietta.

Hawg · December 26, 2008, 06:43 PM

Probably polished steel. Pietta is big on that.

Riot Earp · December 26, 2008, 08:07 PM

That's true. It might be steel "in the white." I hope Pietta responds to my e-mail. I also asked them if it's being sold in the U.S.

Riot Earp · December 27, 2008, 09:40 AM

Pietta's response:

Sir
this Spiller is nickel plated.

madcratebuilder · December 27, 2008, 10:51 AM

How in the heck can you call a all stainless, or nickle plated 1858 clone a spiller and burr?????

mykeal · December 27, 2008, 11:46 AM

The same way Thompson Center and Cabela's and Traditions call their half stock, octagonal barrel rifles 'Hawkens'. The same way we call petroleum jelly 'Vaseline'. The same way we call facial tissues 'Kleenex'. And the same way we call a paper fascimile a 'Xerox' copy.

Cimarron Lawman · December 27, 2008, 12:03 PM

When I thought it was stainless, I was excited. But I wouldn't want a nickel finish. Of course, neither is historically accurate.

Smokin_Gun · December 27, 2008, 01:12 PM

Actually Nickel would be Historically accurate and would adhere the brass frame rather well. Maybe more apt to be post War plated ... would doubt if the steel was treated with copper plating first ... seen an original S&W that was all down to the copper either to be plated with Nickel or it had worn off...that one looked purdy cool.

SG

Cimarron Lawman · December 27, 2008, 01:43 PM

You're correct, SG, that nickel was used back then. I just haven't seen any S&Bs that had the treatment. It looks pretty when new but can get really ugly when it starts to flake. If I bought one, it would be a wall hanger.

Indian Outlaw · December 27, 2008, 01:58 PM

Wow, this topic got pretty big. I'll post a pic someday.

Good shootin',
IO

Riot Earp · December 27, 2008, 03:34 PM

A good topic, IO.

I sent another e-mail to Pietta. I requested that they make a Whitney replica, and included a picture for emphasis.

I doubt they'll do it, but it can't hurt to ask.

Smokin_Gun · December 29, 2008, 12:07 AM

At fullcock shine a light at the forcing cone and cylinder to check for a sliver or cresent moon of the cylinder overlappin' the barrel...also a quickcheck is to fullcock hold the cone end to light and look down the barrel. If the flash hole of the cone is centered it's a pretty good sign.

SG

Riot Earp · December 29, 2008, 02:02 PM

When Johnny comes marching home again

Hurrah! Hurrah!

We'll give him a hearty welcome then

Hurrah! Hurrah!

The men will cheer and the boys will shout
The ladies they will all turn out

And we'll all feel gay

When Johnny comes marching home.

Cimarron Lawman · December 29, 2008, 02:09 PM

A fitting way to wrap up this topic.

sundance44s · December 29, 2008, 02:20 PM

Well I don`t know about the feeling Gay part of the Johnny comes marchin home song ......Been livin in the South all my life and haven`t felt Gay not one time ...

Hawg · December 29, 2008, 06:40 PM

Gay has an entirely different meaning now than it did then.

Smokin_Gun · December 30, 2008, 12:00 AM

Sundance I can't picture you frolicin' nor wearin' flowers & lace...

I only get a picture on that Buffalo Hunter Pic

HeeHeeHee!

SG

Cimarron Lawman · December 30, 2008, 07:23 AM

gay
adjective, -er, -est, noun, adverb
1. having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits; gay music.

sundance44s · December 30, 2008, 11:24 AM

They could have changed the words to .....we`ll all feel glad when Johnny comes marchin home ...

Riot Earp · December 31, 2008, 06:49 PM

Alas, Pietta seems to have ignored my request for a Whitney revolver.

It was nice to dream for a few days.

Update 01/02/2009:

Pietta finally responded with: Thank you for the suggestion

We can only hope, I guess.

Indian Outlaw · March 3, 2009, 01:25 PM

This gun isn't mine, but I had to post it.

sundance44s · March 3, 2009, 01:45 PM

All this Spiller & Burr talk is makeing me want to get mine out again ....They are great little revolvers ...With my big paws they are like a just right pocket pistol size ..........I do wish Pietta would make a Whitney copy ....

I don`t care much for the PalmTree brand that makes them .

Riot Earp · March 4, 2009, 07:44 AM

Are they really as loud as a Walker? There's a guy on www.gunandgame.com who claims such.

madcratebuilder · March 4, 2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

This gun isn't mine, but I had to post it.

Nice repro, very nice wood. Almost makes me want to polish mine up.

Quote:

Are they really as loud as a Walker? There's a guy on www.gunandgame.com who claims such.

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

December 27, 2008, 12:03 PM	#83
Cimarron Lawman Member Join Date: December 8, 2007 Posts: 53	When I thought it was stainless, I was excited. But I wouldn't want a nickel finish. Of course, neither is historically accurate. Last edited by Cimarron Lawman; December 27, 2008 at 12:10 PM.

December 27, 2008, 01:12 PM	#84
Smokin_Gun Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, CA Posts: 1,195	Actually Nickel would be Historically accurate and would adhere the brass frame rather well. Maybe more apt to be post War plated ... would doubt if the steel was treated with copper plating first ... seen an original S&W that was all down to the copper either to be plated with Nickel or it had worn off...that one looked purdy cool. SG __________________ "I Smoke Black Powder" "Favor an 1858 Remington" SGT. Smokin' Gun, Mosby's Rangers 43rd Virginia Cavalry C.S.A. SASS# 19634, ... Admin:http://blackpowdersmoke.com/oldcoots/index.php

December 29, 2008, 12:07 AM	#88
Smokin_Gun Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, CA Posts: 1,195	At fullcock shine a light at the forcing cone and cylinder to check for a sliver or cresent moon of the cylinder overlappin' the barrel...also a quickcheck is to fullcock hold the cone end to light and look down the barrel. If the flash hole of the cone is centered it's a pretty good sign. SG __________________ "I Smoke Black Powder" "Favor an 1858 Remington" SGT. Smokin' Gun, Mosby's Rangers 43rd Virginia Cavalry C.S.A. SASS# 19634, ... Admin:http://blackpowdersmoke.com/oldcoots/index.php

December 30, 2008, 12:00 AM	#93
Smokin_Gun Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, CA Posts: 1,195	Sundance I can't picture you frolicin' nor wearin' flowers & lace... I only get a picture on that Buffalo Hunter Pic HeeHeeHee! SG __________________ "I Smoke Black Powder" "Favor an 1858 Remington" SGT. Smokin' Gun, Mosby's Rangers 43rd Virginia Cavalry C.S.A. SASS# 19634, ... Admin:http://blackpowdersmoke.com/oldcoots/index.php

December 31, 2008, 06:49 PM	#96
Riot Earp Member Join Date: September 27, 2008 Posts: 68	Alas, Pietta seems to have ignored my request for a Whitney revolver. It was nice to dream for a few days. Update 01/02/2009: Pietta finally responded with: Thank you for the suggestion We can only hope, I guess. Last edited by Riot Earp; January 2, 2009 at 01:07 PM.

December 26, 2008, 05:53 PM	#76
Cimarron Lawman Member Join Date: December 8, 2007 Posts: 53	Holy $&@%! What the heck is that? Stainless???

December 26, 2008, 06:10 PM	#77
Riot Earp Member Join Date: September 27, 2008 Posts: 68	Nickel maybe. I just e-mailed an inquiry to Pietta.

December 26, 2008, 06:43 PM	#78
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Probably polished steel. Pietta is big on that.

December 26, 2008, 08:07 PM	#79
Riot Earp Member Join Date: September 27, 2008 Posts: 68	That's true. It might be steel "in the white." I hope Pietta responds to my e-mail. I also asked them if it's being sold in the U.S.

December 27, 2008, 09:40 AM	#80
Riot Earp Member Join Date: September 27, 2008 Posts: 68	Pietta's response: Sir this Spiller is nickel plated.

December 27, 2008, 10:51 AM	#81
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	How in the heck can you call a all stainless, or nickle plated 1858 clone a spiller and burr?????

December 27, 2008, 11:46 AM	#82
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	The same way Thompson Center and Cabela's and Traditions call their half stock, octagonal barrel rifles 'Hawkens'. The same way we call petroleum jelly 'Vaseline'. The same way we call facial tissues 'Kleenex'. And the same way we call a paper fascimile a 'Xerox' copy.

December 27, 2008, 01:43 PM	#85
Cimarron Lawman Member Join Date: December 8, 2007 Posts: 53	You're correct, SG, that nickel was used back then. I just haven't seen any S&Bs that had the treatment. It looks pretty when new but can get really ugly when it starts to flake. If I bought one, it would be a wall hanger.

December 27, 2008, 01:58 PM	#86
Indian Outlaw Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2008 Location: Behind a computer Posts: 100	Wow, this topic got pretty big. I'll post a pic someday. Good shootin', IO

December 27, 2008, 03:34 PM	#87
Riot Earp Member Join Date: September 27, 2008 Posts: 68	A good topic, IO. I sent another e-mail to Pietta. I requested that they make a Whitney replica, and included a picture for emphasis. I doubt they'll do it, but it can't hurt to ask.

December 29, 2008, 02:02 PM	#89
Riot Earp Member Join Date: September 27, 2008 Posts: 68	When Johnny comes marching home again Hurrah! Hurrah! We'll give him a hearty welcome then Hurrah! Hurrah! The men will cheer and the boys will shout The ladies they will all turn out And we'll all feel gay When Johnny comes marching home.

December 29, 2008, 02:09 PM	#90
Cimarron Lawman Member Join Date: December 8, 2007 Posts: 53	A fitting way to wrap up this topic.

December 29, 2008, 02:20 PM	#91
sundance44s Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Location: Hernando , Ms. Posts: 579	Well I don`t know about the feeling Gay part of the Johnny comes marchin home song ......Been livin in the South all my life and haven`t felt Gay not one time ...

December 29, 2008, 06:40 PM	#92
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Gay has an entirely different meaning now than it did then.

December 30, 2008, 07:23 AM	#94
Cimarron Lawman Member Join Date: December 8, 2007 Posts: 53	gay adjective, -er, -est, noun, adverb 1. having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits; gay music.

December 30, 2008, 11:24 AM	#95
sundance44s Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Location: Hernando , Ms. Posts: 579	They could have changed the words to .....we`ll all feel glad when Johnny comes marchin home ...

March 3, 2009, 01:45 PM	#98
sundance44s Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Location: Hernando , Ms. Posts: 579	All this Spiller & Burr talk is makeing me want to get mine out again ....They are great little revolvers ...With my big paws they are like a just right pocket pistol size ..........I do wish Pietta would make a Whitney copy .... I don`t care much for the PalmTree brand that makes them .

March 4, 2009, 07:44 AM	#99
Riot Earp Member Join Date: September 27, 2008 Posts: 68	Are they really as loud as a Walker? There's a guy on www.gunandgame.com who claims such.

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