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Lot 1023: Exceptional Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 1023: Exceptional Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Rogers & Spencer
Model: Percussion
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 16
Class: Antique
Description:

Six-shot, .44 caliber percussion single action revolver manufactured by the Rogers & Spencer Co., of Willow Dale, New York, as part of a 1864 Ordnance Department contract for 5,000 revolvers. Most of the Rogers & Spencer revolvers were delivered after the conclusion of hostilities in April 1865 and were never issued. The revolver has an octagon barrel with brass cone front sight, solid frame with sighting groove in the top strap and two-piece walnut grips. The barrel, frame and cylinder have a high polish blue finish and the loading lever, hammer and trigger are casehardened. The walnut grips are oil finished and have nickel silver screw escutcheons. "ROGERS & SPENCER/UTICA N-Y" is stamped on either side of the tops trap sighting groove. The serial number, "650" is stamped on the underside of the barrel, the left side of the frame, side of the cylinder and bottom of the grip strap. The Ordnance final inspection stamp which consists of the script initials "RPB" with a rectangular border is stamped on the lower left heel of the grip. Small "B" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on the barrel, frame, cylinder and grip.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver appears to be un-fired and shows only storage wear. The barrel and frame retain 98% or more of the high polish blue finish. The cylinder has several small patches of flaking and light turn marks but retains 90% of the blue finish. The percussion nipples and rear face of the cylinder show no flash pitting. The loading lever, hammer and trigger retain 98% or more of the muted case colors. The walnut grips are excellent plus with perfect Ordnance final inspection and sub-inspection marks and all of the original oil finish. The markings on the barrel, frame and cylinder are crisp. The action functions perfectly. This is an outstanding example of a Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model revolver in as issued condition.



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