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We're now taking a look at Pietta's version of the Spiller & Burr revolver. The Spiller & Burr was a revolver that was produced for the Confederacy from about 1862 to 1864. In total less than 1,500 pieces were made, making an original Spiller & Burr a very rare collectors piece. Pietta's version of the revolver is somewhat scarce as well. They seem to only make them in small batches, and somewhat sporadically. So if you are wanting one, at this time your best bet is to keep an eye out on the used market and hope for one to pop up!

In this video we try out "The Load", as popularized by gunwriter C.E. Harris. "The Load" uses a charge of Alliant Red Dot powder with cast bullets, and generally works pretty well in many of the .30 - .32 caliber early 20th Century military rifle cartridges. As per my usual practice, I don't like to mention in these videos the actual powder charges I use, but just do a search for "The Load" on-line, and you'll get plenty of results explaining exactly what it is. Hope you like the video! If you enjoyed this and would like to support me in getting new material to video, you can buy me a pizza here: https://ko-fi.com/johnzx6r

Out at the range with the Pietta 1851 Navy revolver with the brass frame. This one is in .36 caliber and I'll be using it loaded with Pyrodex powder. I even try it out to 50 yards today, with so - so results.

Took the Pietta ACE out on a cold and windy day to put a few rounds through it. Tried out some Kerr style conical bullets from Eras Gone Bullet Molds with Hodgdon Triple Seven sending them own the barrel. If you enjoyed this and would like to support me in getting new material to video, you can buy me a pizza here: https://ko-fi.com/johnzx6r

Trying out the Kirst Konverters .22 cylinder kit in a brass frame Pietta 1851 Navy revolver. This is a well - made kit that is a lot of fun to use that adds a little flexibility to your percussion revolver. If you enjoyed this and would like to support me in getting new material to video, you can buy me a pizza here: https://ko-fi.com/johnzx6r

Video featuring a 1975 reproduction 1858 Remington New Model Army. This one has a frame made from brass. These imports were generally some of the least expensive reproduction percussion revolvers on the market, and they are certainly not of the highest quality. They are serviceable, though, and still quite enjoyable to shoot - even nearly 50 years later.