This is an outstanding example of a percussion single action revolver that was manufactured by the Rogers & Spencer Co. of Willow Dale, New York, as part of an 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 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.

Excellent. The revolver appears to be un-fired and shows only storage wear. The barrel and frame retain 98% plus of the original high polish blue finish. The cylinder has several small patches of flaking and light turn marks but retains 85% 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% plus of the muted case colors. The grips are also excellent plus with crisp Ordnance final inspection and sub-inspection marks and all of the original oil finish. The markings on the barrel, frame and cylinder are crisp. Mechanically excellent. This is an outstanding example of a Civil War Rogers & Spencer Army Model revolver in as issued condition.