This is a fine example of 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; 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 barrel, frame, cylinder and butt. There are small single letter inspection marks on most of the parts including the bottom of each grip panel. The revolver is primarily finished blue aside from the casehardened hammer, trigger, and loading lever assembly. It has walnut grips marked with a sharp "RPB" cartouche on the lower left and "B" marked on the butt of each panel. It has brass cone and frame groove sights.

Near fine. The revolver retains 40% of the original blue finish and traces of original case colors. There are patches of light pitting on the barrel and frame and several light scratches. The finish on the cylinder has mostly thinned to a brown patina and there is a patch of significant corrosion at the front. The grips are very good with several light scratches. The markings are clear. The action is functional but needs some work as the hammer spring is weak.