GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
EXTREMELY FINE ROGERS & SPENCER MARTIALLY MARKED ARMY MODEL REVOLVER.ROGERS & SPENCERARMY215444Cal. 44. 7-1/2" bbl. One of approximately 5000 produced in 1865 for the U.S. Department of War. 7-1/2" oct bbl with blue finish overall. 6-shot percussion revolver with 2-pc walnut grips with nickel silver escutcheons prominent marked "RPB" by U.S. inspector. Matching numbers throughout, with top strap marked "Rogers & Spencer, Utica, N.Y." All major components numbered to match. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with most bright blue finish remaining, having slight finish loss due to flaking. Strong case colors on hammer and bright polish remains on trigger. 2-pc walnut grips have minor crack at heel from period impact. A slight amount of finish loss on front and backstraps of grip from carry, balance is a pleasant patina. 50925-3 TDW (2,500-3,500)