February 17-19, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/17/2020
Manufactured in 1865 with a total production of approximately 5,800 with 5,000 under contract to the U.S. Ordnance Dept. The order was completely delivered by September 1865. Being the end of the Civil War, it is believed none were issued to military service. Military goods dealer Francis Bannerman is reported to have purchased most of them for sale to the public. This example - serial number 253 - has matching serial numbers on all major components. Blue with two-piece walnut grips with inspector cartouche on left grip. Military sub-inspection stamps on all appropriate components. CONDITION: Fine overall with approximately 50% original blue on barrel, balance a brown patina, 80% original blue on frame, balance to patina. Backstrap mostly a grey/brown patina. Approximately 85% original blue on cylinder with most blue loss on one side near serial number. Grips show light to moderate wear with most wear around the flared butt. Overall a very clean revolver that has seen minimum use. -MKS-
Manufacturer
Rogers & Spencer