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.