F.A.P. 1862 Spiller & Burr

Action:    Single Action
Made in:    Italy 
Caliber:    36 
Barrel length:    6.5" 
Barrel finish:    Blued 
Barrel type:    Octagonal 
Pace of twist:    1 in 30" 
Edge material:    Brass 
Edge finish:    Brass 
By and large length:    12 1/5" 
Sights:    Front - Hunting 
Grip:    Walnut 
Weight:    38.8 oz. 
By and large length:    12 1/5" 

Lieutenant Colonel James H. Burton, along with affluent Virginia financial specialists Edward N. Spiller and David J. Burr, additionally addressed the Confederacy's require the assembling of weapons. Despite the fact that the Confederate armed force had authoritatively embraced and contracted for the creation of duplicates of Colt's 1851 Navy gun (it would be ideal if you visit our 1851 Navy page for our extesive choice) Col. Burton decided to duplicate the strong casing plan by Eli Whitney Jr. which he felt was better than the Colt Navy. Deficiencies in materials, work power, and having the industrial facility moved to shield it from falling into foe hands implied under 1,500 of the metal outlined Spiller and Burr pistols were created before the war finished. Pietta's percussion guns are created utilizing the most recent PC controlled CNC hardware for greatest consistency prior to being separately hand collected, fitted, and wrapped up by European skilled workers.