Government contract Rogers & Spencer Army revolver from the 5000 pistols manufactured by the Willowvale, New York, firm between 1863-1865. The Rogers & Spencer revolver was an advanced design that was delivered too late for service in the Civil War. The .44 caliber, solid frame, single action pistol features a hinged loading lever assembly. The revolver has a six-shot, non-fluted cylinder and matching number two-piece walnut grips. The revolver has a high polish blue finish with casehardened hammer, trigger and loading lever. The top strap is marked: "ROGERS & SPENCER/UTICA N-Y" on either side of the sighting groove. The matching serial number is located on the left side of the frame, the cylinder, the butt of the frame. Replacement loading lever marked "5006" The script ordnance final inspection stamp, "RPB" in a rectangle, is stamped on the lower portion of the left grip. Some of the revolver components are stamped with small block "B" sub-inspector's initials.

Very fine with 80% plus of the slightly faded original blue finish remaining with mostly edge and high spot wear, with some thinning on the front and rear grip straps, and the cylinder (including the dragline). Hammer, trigger and loading lever show 50% combined case colors with the balance a gray patina. The grips are fine overal with some scattered minor dings with a distinct cartouche. All markings remaining sharp. Mechanically excellent.