This is a new Spiller & Burr .36 caliber Type 2 reproduction of those made in Macon, Georgia during the Civil War. This one has had all the import markings removed and correctly stamped. Closest to an original as you can get. I'm trying to find out what the value of it is if anyone knows.
As I post this, that revolver is on Auction Arms with 11 hours to go and a current high bid of $110 which doesn't meet the reserve the seller has placed on it. You can buy a Pietta S & B from Cabelas right now on sale for $230. Their's is new with a warranty. This would be considered an "altered" with no warranty. That being said, I would imagine that if you were to purchase one from somebody who "defarbs" - it would probably be $100 or so to have the markings removed and the stampings done, bluing touched up, etc. - that's just a guess though. I think you have to weigh those things and what it boils down to, the one you are looking at is worth what you are willing to pay for it if you want one "defarbed". This one appears to be unfired or have had very few put through it. If you are wanting one defarbed - you know that you can get one from Cabelas for $230 and defarb it yourself, which will void the warranty. If this one looks good to you and you can buy it for about the same price - you're further ahead as you don't have to defarb it. Just my thoughts.
