Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
VERY FINE CONFEDERATE SPILLER & BURR REVOLVER CAPTURED BY UNION CAVALRY OFFICER
01-26043
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.
STATUS: ANTIQUE
