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Black Powder Revolver
The Online Magazine and Resource for Black Powder Revolvers
June 2006 Edition
Page 2
Manufacturing of the Spiller & Burr pistol began at a factory in Richmond, Virginia but was soon moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta production was hampered by shortages of labor and raw materials. As the war progressed and Union forces advanced, the factory was sold to the Confederate government and moved to the Confederate States Armory in Macon, Georgia. When the war ended, the factory had produced little more than 1,500 revolvers from the original order of 15,000. Being one of the few arms produced in the south during the Civil War and due to the limited numbers produced, original Spiller & Burr revolvers are highly sought by collectors and often bring high process at auction.
Overall Norman’s book was enjoyable to read and very informative. Much of his information is from original sources and as previously mentioned, gives great insight into these three men and their efforts to establish a confederate arms production capability. Copies of original drawings and documents are plentiful throughout the book and excerpts of actual letters from the three principal characters make the book even more interesting. Norman has
Overall Norman’s book was enjoyable to read and very informative. Much of his information is from original sources and as previously mentioned, gives great insight into these three men and their efforts to establish a confederate arms production capability. Copies of original drawings and documents are plentiful throughout the book and excerpts of actual letters from the three principal characters make the book even more interesting. Norman has
even secured photos of the few remaining Spiller & Burr revolvers.
On our 1 to 6 cylinder rating system, this book is a definite 6.
On our 1 to 6 cylinder rating system, this book is a definite 6.
