The Spiller & Burr Revolver

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

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

I only get a picture on that Buffalo Hunter Pic:eek:

HeeHeeHee!

SG
 
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.

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