Rogers and Spencer, finally

They're quite popular in Revolver competition in the North South Skirmish Association. There are a couple smiths in our organization that can take a really good revolver and make it perfect.

Everyone should have at least one R&S in their collection.
Congratulations!

BullRunBear said:

This morning I was able to pick up a used Euroarms Rogers & Spencer revolver. I've read about them for years but this is the first one I saw. It has a rather different feel from the usual Colts, Remingtons and ROAs. It's been lightly used, the bore and chambers are immaculate and it locks up tight. The seller included the load he found most accurate.

The R&S revolvers have a reputation as target guns, accurate and less prone to caps jamming the works. I like the wider space around each nipple making it easier to use a capper. I hope to get to the range this week and see what I can do with it.

Jeff

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What is this accurate load?

Pictures would be nice...

I have two. You can expect this kind of accuracy
Lee 1.6 cc dipper 3F, .454 RB, Felt wad. 15yards.
I also have a conversion cylinder I use in one.

Wow I want an all steel one ! I heard the ROA was designed somewhat on them ?

One thing it does share with the ROA is the base pin is held in by a cross bolt thru the frame. Neglecting to make sure it’s correctly position can result in pulling the base pin free and actually bending it while seating a bullet. Unlike the ROA the turn button for that on the R&S is on the left side of the frame and easy to miss.
Ask me how I know.

Very accurate. I have a pair and they are extremely accurate with both cap n ball and BPC loads in cartridge conversion cylinders. In fact, one of the pair is the most accurate pistol that I own.

Enjoy!

First CnB I bought 46 years ago. Still have and still all original except hand spring.

The only drawback to shooting the R&S is replacement small parts, bolt, hand, springs, etc., are hard to find or non-existent.

I got a line on one ! Will know in a few days .

The best bullet diameter in the R&S is .454. You will find .457 hard to load.

I went to Mass this morning and got my Lenten ashes. I feel that my Lenten fast should involve not buying more guns for a while. After all I old and starting to sell off !
Anyway I would have won this one as I covet it greatly . Nobody has noticed it or bid on it , Good Luck my friends , my loss is your gain
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/858451441

That’s less money starting than I paid for either of mine. The Man understands these things.

Gordon said:

I went to Mass this morning and got my Lenten ashes. I feel that my Lenten fast should involve not buying more guns for a while. After all I old and starting to sell off !
Anyway I would have won this one as I covet it greatly . Nobody has noticed it or bid on it , Good Luck my friends , my loss is your gain
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/858451441

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The question you have to ask yourself is “what would Jesus do?” And I think you will rapidly come to the conclusion that Jesus would not pass up a smoking hot deal on a first class revolver....

I really wish someone would manufacture the Rogers & Spencer again. I shoot mine(all Euroarms) sparingly as I am also concerned about replacement parts. I put in a small supply of parts, which included two mainsprings, about 15 years ago when they were still available. One of my guns has a very heavy mainspring and I decided to replace it rather than cut down the original. Imagine my dismay when both replacement mainsprings proved to be a trifle short. They installed fine until you cocked the gun and the spring would slip off the hammer roller.
One thing I like about the Rogers & Spencer is their lack of susceptibility ability to fouling, which you can probably attribute to gas ring on the cylinder. They will shoot as long as you care to.

NOTICE IT HAS AN ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT AND MATCHING TALL FRONT ONE !!! Also it is brand new in box !!! from a long time ago ! I would have bid whatever it took to win it . Shipping at $20 is reasonable. . I would wait till the last day and bid $401.99 and watch it there is a 15 minute rule . I usually win what I want. If some one here could get that pistol for $350 shipped it would really please me I would have gone $500 in my avarice

Old Scratch is working overtime to tempt me with a rare Navy Arms Zoli made Zouve "carbine" , unfired for three fiddy
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/859076450

Gordon said:

I went to Mass this morning and got my Lenten ashes. I feel that my Lenten fast should involve not buying more guns for a while.

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Very interesting. Exactly the same here! For me, it's been Colt Frontiers. But enough. At least until late April!!
I am unfortunately much the same in my GB bidding. I do not expect to get a deal, but rather, a chance to pay what an item is worth to me (right now).

I have been outbid, but the winner definitely knew he had bumped up against a fool as big as himself.

JT

Gordon said:

I went to Mass this morning and got my Lenten ashes. I feel that my Lenten fast should involve not buying more guns for a while. After all I old and starting to sell off !
Anyway I would have won this one as I covet it greatly . Nobody has noticed it or bid on it , Good Luck my friends , my loss is your gain
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/858451441

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Thanks for the tip. I bid, but it became to rich for my blood. Looks like it’s headed over $400, but still a good deal for NIB.

$531, I would have lost it but for that particular one still a good deal !

I believe the roger and spencer has a gas ring. If so, does it work well with eliminating cylinder binding?