Manufactured under U.S. contract in 1865, none of these revolvers were apparently issued, and were instead subsequently sold as surplus through Francis Bannerman in New York. Features a full octagon barrel with nickel-silver cone front sight. The solid frame has a sighting groove on the top strap and "RODGERS & SPENCER" and "UTICA, N.Y." on either side of the sight groove. The barrel is marked "1783." Matching serial numbers visible on the loading lever, cylinder, left side of the frame, butt, and grips. The grips also have "37" (left) and "28" (right) crossed out above the serial number. Most components have small "H" and/or "B" inspection marks. The lower left grip is stamped with Captain R.P. Barry's boxed "RPB" cartouche. The right of the frame at the breech is stamped "D.B. WYLIE". Wylie's identity is not confirmed, but there was a Dr. Daniel Ballou Wylie (1827-1891) originally from Great Bend, Pennsylvania, and later from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Very good with 75% original blue finish remaining on the frame and cylinder, 95% refinished dull blue remaining on the barrel, 80% dark muted original case colors, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, minimal light oxidation, some marks and scratches, and fairly minor overall wear. The grips are fine and have moderate lower edge wear including some chipping, a crisp cartouche on the left, and some minor scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.