ROGERS & SPENCER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

ROGERS & SPENCER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal 44. SN 4707. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, German silver cone front sight with grooved top strap for rear sight. It has 2-pc flared butt walnut grips with a fine cartouche on left side and small “B” inspector marks over most of parts. There were about 5,000 of these revolvers made in the period 1863-65. Unfortunately they were delivered too late for Civil War service and entire inventory was purchased by Bannerman’s in 1901. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong, bright orig blue with edge wear, a little flaking and a clean spot on left flat. Frame, grip frame and trigger guard retain 95-96% glossy, bright. orig blue with some flaking and light edge wear. Cyl retains 60-70% thin orig blue mixed with medium patina. Grips are sound with light edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with some very light scattered surface rust. 4-56646 JR478 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	216	$3,737.00	ROGERS & SPENCER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal 44. SN 4707. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, German silver cone front sight with grooved top strap for rear sight. It has 2-pc flared butt walnut grips with a fine cartouche on left side and small “B” inspector marks over most of parts. There were about 5,000 of these revolvers made in the period 1863-65. Unfortunately they were delivered too late for Civil War service and entire inventory was purchased by Bannerman’s in 1901. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong, bright orig blue with edge wear, a little flaking and a clean spot on left flat. Frame, grip frame and trigger guard retain 95-96% glossy, bright. orig blue with some flaking and light edge wear. Cyl retains 60-70% thin orig blue mixed with medium patina. Grips are sound with light edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with some very light scattered surface rust. 4-56646 JR478 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}