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2305
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$3,162.50
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FINE CIVIL WAR ROGERS & SPENCER ARMY REVOLVER.SN 3951. Cal. 44. This is a very fine example of the popular Civil War martial revolver with 7-1/2″ oct bbl. Gun is in beautiful condition retaining much of its orig finish with a perfect action and near mint bore. Gun is marked on topstrap “ROGERS & SPENCER UTICA, NY”. Crisp “RPB” cartouche is found on left stock. Rogers & Spencer revolvers were made in Willowvale, NY late in the Civil War 1863-1865 with a total production just over 5,000 guns. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun overall retains about 85-90% of its bright blue finish though several areas of bbl have flaked. Stocks are sound and solid with fine inspector’s cartouche. Mechanically gun is functional with a bright crisp shiny bore. 4-51859 JS99 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2305
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |