tsmgguy
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Here's the oldest piece in my collection, a Civil War era Rogers & Spencer percussion revolver in .44 caliber. The Rogers & Spencer is regarded as being one of the very best of the US Civil War percussion revolver designs because of its superb balance, solid frame, and excellent accuracy.
Rogers & Spencer revolvers were manufactured in Willowdale, NY, in 1865. In January of that year, the United States government contracted for 5,000 pistols. Delivery on the contract was made too late for war service, and the entire lot was placed into government storage. In 1901 these pistols were sold as scrap to Francis Bannerman and Son for $1.50 per pistol. Bannerman's then sold the pistols throughout the first quarter of the 20th Century. Many original Rogers & Spencer revolvers are seen today in excellent, near mint condition.
This particular pistol was purchased at auction for the opening bid. It's a new condition gun that was improperly stored, resulting in the loss of most of the original blued finish. The bore, grips, screws, and internals are perfect, though. One of the gun's most impressive features is its trigger, which has a crisp release of about 5 lbs with no take up or creep.
I have more photos, but site software will only let me upload two.
Rogers & Spencer revolvers were manufactured in Willowdale, NY, in 1865. In January of that year, the United States government contracted for 5,000 pistols. Delivery on the contract was made too late for war service, and the entire lot was placed into government storage. In 1901 these pistols were sold as scrap to Francis Bannerman and Son for $1.50 per pistol. Bannerman's then sold the pistols throughout the first quarter of the 20th Century. Many original Rogers & Spencer revolvers are seen today in excellent, near mint condition.
This particular pistol was purchased at auction for the opening bid. It's a new condition gun that was improperly stored, resulting in the loss of most of the original blued finish. The bore, grips, screws, and internals are perfect, though. One of the gun's most impressive features is its trigger, which has a crisp release of about 5 lbs with no take up or creep.
I have more photos, but site software will only let me upload two.
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