This is a very fine example of one of the approximately 5,800 percussion revolvers manufactured circa 1863-65 by Rogers & Spencer of Willowdale, New York, (which is near Utica). The U.S. Ordnance contract was for 5,000 revolvers,1,500 were 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 butt, frame, and cylinder with the barrel having the number "2843" and the loading lever having the number "99". 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 sharp "RPB" cartouche on the lower left panel.

Very fine. The revolver retains 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The loading lever and hammer have faded to a gray. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks. The cartouche is crisp. Mechanically excellent.