Best Griswold Replica to Buy?

[pluto2]

Hey guys I have been looking at buying a Griswold & Gunnison 36 cal replica lately. I have found Pietta makes one for super cheap that are readily available. I have also found some made by high standard on gunbroker but most of them are relatively old but I have read in some places that they have made a better replica.

Does anyone have any experience with either of these? Just looking for a good shooter.

Thanks,

Pluto

 

[skeeterfogger]

You probably want a reproduction. A replica is non firing.
Do yours2a favor and get a steel frame.

 

[Blue Brick]

Traditions makes one. Very close. Its is 44.

 

[Old Stumpy]

Brass-framed Colt-pattern Confederate revolver replicas are inexpensive. However they eventually shoot loose.
The arbor and wedge takes all of the stress of firing and tend to in turn come loose in the brass recoil plate area that it is screwed into.
If you do get one, shoot light loads.

If you just want to have to have a "Bohannon" gun, he used an steel-framed Colt .44 1860 Army after the pilot episode, which is more durable.

Or, if you have to have an actual Confederate brass-framed revolver replica, consider buying a Spiller & Burr. These are of the solid-frame Whitney / Remington pattern, and on a bit smaller .36 caliber frame, and should not shoot loose. Piettas are very good quality.

This one is sold by Dixie Gun Works.

 

[gasmandave]

My Griswold and Gunnison. Defarbed. .44 cal

 

[Old Stumpy]

I prefer my C&B guns shiny and new looking.
But "farb" be it from me to discourage anyone.

 

[gasmandave]

I prefer my C&B guns shiny and new looking.
But "farb" be it from me to discourage anyone.

"Bling" it anyway you like it.

 

[whughett]

Think the op may have used “replica” as in reproduction of the original. I’m often wrong though, just ask the Misses.
I have A G&G, by Pietta, EMF and a Spiller and Burr. They won’t ever shoot “loose” cause I load them as intended. The G&G, a Colt style is very accurate, like the original 36 caliber. The S&B not so much.

 

[Old Stumpy]

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Think the op may have used “replica” as in reproduction of the original. I’m often wrong though, just ask the Misses.
I have A G&G, by Pietta, EMF and a Spiller and Burr. They won’t ever shoot “loose” cause I load them as intended. The G&G, a Colt style is very accurate, like the original 36 caliber. The S&B not so much.

Replica: An exact copy of an object.
Reproduction: something made by copying an original; a duplicate.

As you can plainly see, both words have the exact same meaning. Neither definition differentiates between a functional or non-functional duplicate or copy, or whether that duplicate or copy is full-size or a scale model.
To say a "fully functional replica" or a "non-firing reproduction would be equally correct.

Also, I would never say never in the case of an open-top Colt style revolver with a brass frame. The open top frame design is inherently weak, and the brass frame versions are notorious for shooting loose eventually.

And, there is absolutely no reason why the .36 caliber Spiller & Burr would be less accurate than any .36 caliber open top Colt design.
Both have the same bore and chamber size if made by the same maker, and both have equivalent poor mid-19th century sights.

 

[whughett]

You probably want a reproduction. A replica is non firing.
Do yours2a favor and get a steel frame.

Sheesh how come Old Stumpy didn’t jump in your ****, we said essentially the same thing. ARPITA.

 

[Old Stumpy]

Sheesh how come Old Stumpy didn’t jump in your ****, we said essentially the same thing. ARPITA.

ARPITA: (from Bengali, Hindi, & Sanskrit): "To give or donate or dedicate."

Thank you. I am always happy to be of assistance and to educate.
I am very pleased that you now agree with me.
Happy trails there pilgrim.

 

[whughett]

ARPITA: (from Bengali, Hindi, & Sanskrit): "To give or donate or dedicate."

Thank you. I am always happy to be of assistance and to educate.
I am very pleased that you now agree with me.
Happy trails there pilgrim.

And an Irish salute to you old hoss

 

[Old Stumpy]

And an Irish salute to you old hoss

Cymru am byth, Gwyddel.

 

[WestKentucky]

Hey guys I have been looking at buying a Griswold

Clark is surprisingly affordable.

 

[whughett]

Works for me. Stand it at the 75 yard line, I’ll hit it every time with my Griswold. The 36 caliber one.

 

[Old Stumpy]

I prefer the iron Griswolds to the brass ones.
Anything that you hit with one stays down.

Classics.

 

[Bob Meyer]

High Standard used to make one, if you can find one on the used gun market. I have an unfired one, but its not for sale.

 

[whughett]

I prefer the iron Griswolds to the brass ones.
Anything that you hit with one stays down.

Classics.


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Will a 36 or 44 punch a hole thru that at 25 yards. I’d give it a go but the club limits one to paper targets.

 

[Olon]

Clark is surprisingly affordable.
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She's a beaut, Clark!

 

[Old Stumpy]

Will a 36 or 44 punch a hole thru that at 25 yards. I’d give it a go but the club limits one to paper targets.

Use Walmart junk for that. Perhaps you could paint it white and hang it up as a gong somewhere else.

 

[whughett]

Nah. City man. Gun club here, public ranges elsewhere. Bummer.