Panzerschwein
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Hello everyone
Black powder revolver season is right around the corner, and I'm looking to add a new one to my collection. I already have a Cimarron 1851 Navy that I love, but one revolver has recently caught my eye.
That would be the Pietta made Spiller and Burr:
If you aren't familiar with the history of this revolver, these were Confederate made guns that originally were to be made at about 15,000 pieces, but only 1200 or so ever got out the door. They apparently had a tough time making them due to shortage of materials and skilled labor. I have a book all about the gun coming in the mail, even if I don't end up buying one it should make for good reading.
The gun is a brass frame design, but supposedly is pretty strong and being a .36 also, they seem to hold up well. I really like the looks of them but haven't been able to find much feedback. Does anyone out there own one of these Pietta replicas? If so, how does it shoot? I am itching for one but don't want to buy it unless they are good guns.
Thanks guys!
Black powder revolver season is right around the corner, and I'm looking to add a new one to my collection. I already have a Cimarron 1851 Navy that I love, but one revolver has recently caught my eye.
That would be the Pietta made Spiller and Burr:
If you aren't familiar with the history of this revolver, these were Confederate made guns that originally were to be made at about 15,000 pieces, but only 1200 or so ever got out the door. They apparently had a tough time making them due to shortage of materials and skilled labor. I have a book all about the gun coming in the mail, even if I don't end up buying one it should make for good reading.
The gun is a brass frame design, but supposedly is pretty strong and being a .36 also, they seem to hold up well. I really like the looks of them but haven't been able to find much feedback. Does anyone out there own one of these Pietta replicas? If so, how does it shoot? I am itching for one but don't want to buy it unless they are good guns.
Thanks guys!