This is an Antique Rogers & Spencer Army Percussion Revolver. It is a single action 6 shot .44 percussion revolver. It has a 7-1/2” barrel and weighs 3 pounds. This firearm retains 90-95% of the original finish with a few minor handling dings. The grips are in fine condition with handling dings on the bottom of both the left and right side. All lettering is sharp. Mechanically this firearm is in excellent condition. This is a all numbers matching serial number 51. Military inspection marks can be found throughout this firearm. A (B)inspection mark be is seen on the frame, loading lever, cylinder and grip strap. A (W) inspection mark can be found on the trigger guard, left side of barrel, right side of barrel, cylinder, left and right grips. The cartouche of the inspector’s initials is stamped on the left grip and reads RPB for Robert P. Barry Captain U.S.A. 1860-1865.
Widely considered to be one of the best large frame percussion revolvers ever produced. 5800 of these were made from 1864 to 1865. With 5000 being for the Union Army. Rogers & Spencer fulfilled their contract on time but these beautiful revolvers were never distributed during the Civil War. They were put into storage and later sold in a bulk order as surplus. This would easily be the centre piece of any collection and no percussion collection would be complete without a Rogers & Spencer Army Revolver.
