Now why did I let this sit for 20 years????

[TexasAndy]

I'm trying to decide why I let this sit over a bookcase for 20 years without shooting it. Took it out Thursday for the first time and had so much fun shooting it. I don't think Pietta makes this anymore. Brass frame obviously, 61' style 5 1/2" bbl and in .36 caliber. I had to pound the heck out of the wedge to get it out but this one will definitely be coming with me to the range again.

 

[mushka]

Don't beat yourself, we all do silly things sometimes.

 

[Roundball2319]

Nothing like a sweet surprise and treasure discovered within your own house.

 

[ord sgt]

Distractions happen. New toys are often set aside when something else grabs your attention. It may only be for a short time, until another new item catches your interest. But the smell of Sulphur and charcoal in the wind will draw you back to the sport.

 

[sourdough]

I wish I had that kind of money to forget what I had in inventory...

 

[Cowboy]

Most importantly she was always their waiting on you?

Now is time to make amends and show that beautiful pistol all the attention she deserves my friend.

I foresee many good times ahead for the both of you!

Enjoy.

Respectfully, Cowboy

 

[deermanok]

Nice looking pistol.

 

[Whitworth]

Though they may be historically inaccurate in most cases, brass framed revolvers do look snappy. That Sir is a pretty piece.

 

[sourdough]

Brass frames are good when they are historically accurate.

I scored a Spiller & Burr this morning and will start a thread about it when I receive it in a week or so.

Stay tuned.

Jim

 

[Whitworth]

Brass frames are good when they are historically accurate.

Couldn't agree more. Griswold and Gunnisen by High Standard.

 

[B P Arn]

This is one of my favorite guns (along with all of the others )...

 

[TexasAndy]

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That's purty...........

 

[B P Arn]

Gotta make brass shine.

 

[Artificer]

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Is that the Leech and Rigdon? It's been at least 15 years since I could look at any BP revolver and tell you what it was, so I could be mistaken.

Gus

 

[wb78963]

If you think the wedge was hard to get out wait until you have to strip the frame for cleaning.
Get a good set of hollow ground gunsmith screwdrivers and good TOW nipple wrench.
Otherwise have fun shooting they are lots of fun.
Bunk

 

[sourdough]

Is that the Leech and Rigdon? It's been at least 15 years since I could look at any BP revolver and tell you what it was, so I could be mistaken.

Gus

It is a Griswold &Gunnison.

Leech & Rigdon:

Regards,

Jim

 

[BadDaditood]

Spiller & Burr
Leech & Rigdon
Griswold & Gunnison

how come it took Two guys to copy the original?

 

[Zonie]

My information shows very little difference between the Griswold & Gunnison, and the Leech & Rigdon. Both of them usually had brass frames and round barrels ahead of the lug.

The Augusta Machine Works, and the Schneider & Glassick on the other hand usually had octagon barrels like the Colt revolvers. Some Augusta revolvers have 12 cylinder stops, 6 of them serving the purpose of holding the cylinder in a safe position.

 

[sourdough]

My information shows very little difference between the Griswold & Gunnison, and the Leech & Rigdon. Both of them usually had brass frames and round barrels ahead of the lug.

The Leech & Rigdon never had a brass frame, and the Rigdon & Ansley 12-stop-slot revolvers all had steel frames. All had part round/part octagon barrels and smooth non-engraved cylinders.

The Augusta Machine Works, and the Schneider & Glassick on the other hand usually had octagon barrels like the Colt revolvers. Some Augusta revolvers have 12 cylinder stops, 6 of them serving the purpose of holding the cylinder in a safe position.

You are correct.

Regards,

Jim

 

[sourdough]

Spiller & Burr
Leech & Rigdon
Griswold & Gunnison

how come it took Two guys to copy the original?

It fails to amaze me why a question like this is asked. None of the revolvers you specify were copies of original Colt 1851 Navy .36.

These were all Confederate manufactured revolvers. As such, due to the scarcity of materials and extant manufacturing facilities, Confederate business entities joined together to manufacture needed sidearms for the Confederate "cause".

The Spiller & Burr .36 was a brass-framed copy of the Union Whitney revolver and had no ties to the Colt 1851 Navy .36 in any way.

The Leech & Rigdon had a steel frame like the Colt 1851 Navy .36 but had the easier/cheaper to produce part round/part octagon barrel and the smooth non-engraved cylinder.

The Griswold & Gunnison was the same with a brass frame. They manufactured over 3600 copies of it.

Regards,

Jim