One of 2,000 purchased by the U.S. Ordnance Department between October 1862 and January 1863. Manufactured by Rodgers & Spencer & Co., of Willow Dale, New York.

Fair with applied finish, moderate pitting, cracked and chipped grips, and fairly heavy overall wear. Mechanically needs work.

This is one of approximately 750 second types manufactured by Allen & Wheelock of Worcester, Massachusetts, c. 1858-1861 with a spring loaded catch for the trigger guard/loading lever.

Fair with silver-gray patina, moderate oxidation, and general overall wear including small chips on the grips. Mechanically fine.