This is one of approximately 5,000 Army Model percussion revolvers manufactured by Rogers & Spencer Co. on a U.S. government contract issued November 1864, with the first 1,500 reportedly delivered by the end of April 1865. As they arrived too late to be used in the Civil War, they were later sold as surplus and mainly brought to market by Bannerman's in the early 20th century. The revolver features a German silver cone front sight, top strap groove rear sight, "ROGERS & SPENCER/UTICA N-Y" on either side of the sighting groove, and matching serial numbers on the frame, butt, cylinder, loading lever, and grips. Small single letter ordnance inspection marks are stamped on various components. A boxed "RPB" inspection cartouche stamped on the left grip. A prior owner's identification number is hand scratched on the bottom of the frame to the right of the trigger guard.

Very fine with 70% original blue and casehardened finish, some loss from flaking, gray and brown patina on the balance, and minor overall wear. The grips are also very fine and have crisp markings, minor lower edge wear, and light handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent.