This is an example of one of the approximately 5,800 percussion revolvers manufactured circa 1863-65 by Rogers & Spencer of Willow Dale, New York (which is near Utica). The U.S. Ordnance contract was for 5,000 revolvers, 1,500 to be delivered by the end of April 1865 and the balance by September of 1865. There is no record of issuance of any of the revolvers, due to the Civil War ending. The top strap is marked "ROGERS & SPENCER/UTICA NY". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom barrel flat, left side of the frame, cylinder and on the butt. There are small single letter inspection marks on most of the parts, including the bottom of each grip panel. The revolver is finished blue with a casehardened hammer, trigger and loading lever assembly. Brass cone front, frame notch rear sights and fitted with smooth walnut grips with a clear "RPB" cartouche on the lower left panel.

Very fine. The revolver retains 85% plus original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is limited pin point pitting on the cylinder. The hammer and loading lever retain flashes of original case colors blended with a smooth gray patina. The raised feathered grain grips are very fine with a minor missing chip at the right toe and some scattered minor handling marks. The cartouche is crisp. Mechanically excellent.