Jasonmackuk
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Hi has anyone used a Whitney Palmetto in 36 cal. Whats the finish like and shootability ?
Whitney Palmetto 36 cal revolver anygood?
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Tommygunn
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I have a Palmetto Whitney and it is generally OK.
One time I commented here that when I cleaned it I noticed that each nipple had a washer under the nipple, and I'd never seen that before. Another member here said that was done because when the nipples are drilled the bottoms of the holes are not very smooth and the washers correct that. I don't know if that's true ot not.
The gun shoots OK and is reasonably accurate.
Finish is decent but not spectacular. The wood serves well but is the least desirable aspect. It looks like it came from a tree that had suffered from smallpox. It's just not as smooth as what you find on Uberti or even Pietta (which now makes some fine repros).
I got mine from Dixie Gun Works several years ago. I don't think they're made anymore ... IIRC Palmetto is no longer in business. My main gripe is the gun cost more than I think it should given the fact it is not as nice as a Pietta or Uberti.
If you are thinking of getting one see if you can examine it first and see what you're paying for.
Dixie has a Spiller & Burr made by Pietta which is a brass frame gun, and a close copy of the Whitney Navy. All in all this will be a better price and likely better quality if you don't mind the brass frame.
One time I commented here that when I cleaned it I noticed that each nipple had a washer under the nipple, and I'd never seen that before. Another member here said that was done because when the nipples are drilled the bottoms of the holes are not very smooth and the washers correct that. I don't know if that's true ot not.
The gun shoots OK and is reasonably accurate.
Finish is decent but not spectacular. The wood serves well but is the least desirable aspect. It looks like it came from a tree that had suffered from smallpox. It's just not as smooth as what you find on Uberti or even Pietta (which now makes some fine repros).
I got mine from Dixie Gun Works several years ago. I don't think they're made anymore ... IIRC Palmetto is no longer in business. My main gripe is the gun cost more than I think it should given the fact it is not as nice as a Pietta or Uberti.
If you are thinking of getting one see if you can examine it first and see what you're paying for.
Dixie has a Spiller & Burr made by Pietta which is a brass frame gun, and a close copy of the Whitney Navy. All in all this will be a better price and likely better quality if you don't mind the brass frame.
Fingers McGee
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I've got a pair of them that were made a few years apart. One is blued and has a 3/4 ton truck spring for a hammer spring. Hard to cock, and hard to shoot. It could use a good action job. Other than that, fit and finish is pretty good, about comparable to a 30 year old Armi SanPaolo or Pietta.
The other one has a London gray finish and virtually no markings. It was probably made earlier than the blued one. Action is smooth on it and fit and finish is real good.
Both shoot pretty close to POA at 20 yards with the gray one better than the heavy triggered blue one.
The other one has a London gray finish and virtually no markings. It was probably made earlier than the blued one. Action is smooth on it and fit and finish is real good.
Both shoot pretty close to POA at 20 yards with the gray one better than the heavy triggered blue one.
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