Model12Win
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Hey guys! Well I just recently got my Pietta made Spiller and Burr revolver from Dixie gun works. Here is my gun:
I like the gun so far for the most part, but I am a bit disappointed as to the authenticity of this replica. Compare the above photo of my Pietta replica with an original Spiller and Burr revolver:
As you might be able to see, there are some differences. First are all the import markings on the Pietta. This comes as no surprise, but Pietta spared no expense ro include as much obnoxious lettering and import/proof stamps as possible on the replica. I know this is not a big deal to most, and to me frankly it is the least bothersome of the differences between the genuine article and this remake.
Now look toward the muzzle on the original, you will see that it is rounded off, where it is not on the replica. Also, the loading lever locking latch is of a different shape. On the real S&B, it is flatter, where on the replica it looks identical to the wedge-shaped latch on most Colt percussion revolvers.
The other major flaw, and to me one of the most painfully obvious, is the hammer spur shape is much different between the replica and original. You can clearly see that the hammer spur on the real S&B is higher, and looks much different. Again, it looks like Pietta just tried to copy a Colt shaped hammer spur.
Those are the main differences that I can think of, but I am sure there are others. The wood grips on my replica are really ugly and are finished over with some kind of dark red coating, that's going to have to go. I plan to strip them and refinish with walnut stain and boiled linseed oil.
I have looked at having this revolver defarbed, but most of the services I've seen offered only show that they will remove the old manufacturer's markings and stamp historically correct markings in their place. That's a good start, but I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can have the muzzle rounded (I'll probably need the front sight to be set back as well), the loading lever latch reshaped or replaced, and the hammer made up to look like the real deal.
Has anyone out there had any experience with defarbing a pistol like this? I know it could add up and be expensive, but I'm willing to do it. Short of buying a $50,000 original, I simply want the most authentic Spiller and Burr I can get. If anyone can point me in the right direction on this, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much all!
I like the gun so far for the most part, but I am a bit disappointed as to the authenticity of this replica. Compare the above photo of my Pietta replica with an original Spiller and Burr revolver:
As you might be able to see, there are some differences. First are all the import markings on the Pietta. This comes as no surprise, but Pietta spared no expense ro include as much obnoxious lettering and import/proof stamps as possible on the replica. I know this is not a big deal to most, and to me frankly it is the least bothersome of the differences between the genuine article and this remake.
Now look toward the muzzle on the original, you will see that it is rounded off, where it is not on the replica. Also, the loading lever locking latch is of a different shape. On the real S&B, it is flatter, where on the replica it looks identical to the wedge-shaped latch on most Colt percussion revolvers.
The other major flaw, and to me one of the most painfully obvious, is the hammer spur shape is much different between the replica and original. You can clearly see that the hammer spur on the real S&B is higher, and looks much different. Again, it looks like Pietta just tried to copy a Colt shaped hammer spur.
Those are the main differences that I can think of, but I am sure there are others. The wood grips on my replica are really ugly and are finished over with some kind of dark red coating, that's going to have to go. I plan to strip them and refinish with walnut stain and boiled linseed oil.
I have looked at having this revolver defarbed, but most of the services I've seen offered only show that they will remove the old manufacturer's markings and stamp historically correct markings in their place. That's a good start, but I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can have the muzzle rounded (I'll probably need the front sight to be set back as well), the loading lever latch reshaped or replaced, and the hammer made up to look like the real deal.
Has anyone out there had any experience with defarbing a pistol like this? I know it could add up and be expensive, but I'm willing to do it. Short of buying a $50,000 original, I simply want the most authentic Spiller and Burr I can get. If anyone can point me in the right direction on this, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much all!