CONFEDERATE LEECH AND RIGDON REVOLVER.

CONFEDERATE LEECH AND RIGDON REVOLVER. 36 cal. SN 920. 7” bbl. Top flat of half oct bbl housing is marked “Leech & Rigdon CSA”. This gun appears all orig and authentic and uncleaned. All parts are serial numbered “920” that are normally serial numbered including bbl, frame, cyl, loading arm, wedge, triggerguard and backstrap with the exception of the arbor which is numbered “330”. This gun exhibits the ball and pin type loading lever catch which is correct for this serial number range. There were about 1500 Leech and Rigdon revolvers made. Because of Union army movements during the war; this particular manufacturer had to move several times to stay out of harm’s way. The earliest guns were made in Memphis, TN, later in Columbus, MS, and then in Greensboro, GA, where this gun was manufactured. The final 500 guns were made in Augusta, GA. CONDITION: Gun has seen use and is well-worn; Gun is uncleaned and is pitted and brown/gray overall. There are numerous dings and gouges on bottom of butt in wood and brass. Cyl is missing one cone and three are broken. Cyl also has a broken chamber but no metal is missing. Grips show a 1/4” chip in toe. Action does not work. Two screws may be replaced but appear contemporary to time of use. 8-76200 JS1 (20,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	247	$15,000.00	CONFEDERATE LEECH AND RIGDON REVOLVER. 36 cal. SN 920. 7” bbl. Top flat of half oct bbl housing is marked “Leech & Rigdon CSA”. This gun appears all orig and authentic and uncleaned. All parts are serial numbered “920” that are normally serial numbered including bbl, frame, cyl, loading arm, wedge, triggerguard and backstrap with the exception of the arbor which is numbered “330”. This gun exhibits the ball and pin type loading lever catch which is correct for this serial number range. There were about 1500 Leech and Rigdon revolvers made. Because of Union army movements during the war; this particular manufacturer had to move several times to stay out of harm’s way. The earliest guns were made in Memphis, TN, later in Columbus, MS, and then in Greensboro, GA, where this gun was manufactured. The final 500 guns were made in Augusta, GA. CONDITION: Gun has seen use and is well-worn; Gun is uncleaned and is pitted and brown/gray overall. There are numerous dings and gouges on bottom of butt in wood and brass. Cyl is missing one cone and three are broken. Cyl also has a broken chamber but no metal is missing. Grips show a 1/4” chip in toe. Action does not work. Two screws may be replaced but appear contemporary to time of use. 8-76200 JS1 (20,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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.

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