4200 VERY FINE CONFEDERATE SPILLER & BURR REVOLVER

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 15,000.00 USD
Estimated at 30,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD
CAPTURED BY UNION CAVALRY OFFICER. Cal. 36 S# 469. This rare Confederate Macon Armory issued "Spiller & Burr" revolver is in superior condition retaining rarely seen original blue finish. This revolver was one of the last Spiller & Burr Confederate revolvers completed in Macon, GA November of 1864. These last revolvers were not CS surcharged, Government acceptance is noted by "W" inspection in butt and this survivor is listed by serial number in Macon Armory memorandum book as being issued November 18th, 1864. This revolver descended in the family of Capt. George Shuman, 9th Penn Cavalry (1827-1899) who entered service in August of 1961 as a Sergeant staying in service until July of 1865 with the rank of major. The 9th PA Cav was a hard-fought unit engaging successfully against both Forrest and Wheeler, having 6 officers & 166 men killed in action. The 9th entered Macon just 3 days after this revolver was issued, November 21, and took part in the destruction of the Griswoldville Pistol Factory and the battle of Griswold on November 22nd. This revolver is the newest addition to database and first newly discovered Spiller & Burr in several years. It is a wonderful survivor and held by Shuman family till September of this year. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: current Spiller & Burr article and research file, copy of receipt from Cullity & Son Firearm Conservators for restoration of cylinder pin. 2 original George Shuman 9th PA Cav documents written in the field in Tennessee and engraved image of him after the war. The appointment is framed. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, smooth nicely patinaed undistorted brass frame, shows little use. Strong traces of armory blue on barrel, especially in protected areas, balance plum with pitting, good crowning of muzzle, full brass post front sight. Traces of case color on hammer & loading lever. Cylinder is sharp and crisp with hints of finish and overall plum/gray, S# is crisp. Grips are fine and never better with minor denting, sharp "W" inspection. Revolver is complete and matching S#s throughout with exception of unserialized cylinder pin which was taken from early Whitney revolver which was pattern for Spiller & Burr during conservation. Matching S#s are found on barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, loading arm, and both wood grips. Documents are stained and acid burned, image is torn but face & name are good. PROVENANCE: Capt. George A. Shuman captured this revolver late in 1864 or 1865 in Georgia and it remained in family till September 2024. (01-26043/JS). ANTIQUE. $30,000-50,000.