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Desirable U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Revolvers Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,700.00 USD
Desirable U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver
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Desirable U.S. Inspected Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Civil War Revolver

This is one of the approximately 5,800 percussion revolvers manufactured circa 1863-65 by Rogers & Spencer of Willowdale, New York. The U.S. Ordnance contract was for 5,000 revolvers. There is no record of issuance of any of these revolvers due to the Civil War ending. The top strap is marked "ROGERS & SPENCER/UTICA NY". The matching numbers are found on the butt, cylinder, loading lever, frame and barrel. There are small single letter "B" inspection marks on most of the parts, including the bottom of each grip panel. Finished blue with casehardened hammer, trigger and loading lever assembly and fitted with smooth walnut grips with a sharp "RPB" cartouche on the lower left panel.

Manufacture: Rogers & Spencer
Model: Army
BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 44 percussion
Finish: blue
Grips: new
Serial Number: 4222

Fine. The revolver retains 30% original bright blue finish, concentrated mainly on the right side of the frame and back strap. There is a dark brown and gray patina on the balance, showing some scattered minor pitting. The grips are also fine with a sharp cartouche, raised grain and a few minor chips along the bottom edges, and a few minor dents and handling marks. The markings are clear. The action is fine.