FINE LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.

FINE LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. SN 1290. Cal. 36. This particular revolver is among the very finest examples of this model known. This gun appears 100% orig and complete with all matching SN, 1290. This gun has all standard features associated with these pistols made in Greenboro, Georgia. Bbl is marked “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” on top bbl flat. There is “S.CA” stamped in bottom of right stock. Cryptic of four dots in a cross is seen on right side of trigger guard. SN are found on all parts normally numbered on this gun, including bbl housing, loading arm, latch, wedge, frame, arbor, cylinder, trigger guard and backstrap. This gun has seen very little use, retaining much of its orig finish, as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: Oscar Derrato, 1950, R.E. Neville Burney Crooke, private southern collection. CONDITION: Bbl and cylinder retain about 20% orig blue with remainder being plum/gray with areas of scratching, pitting and scattered dings and dents. Frame shows old scratches from cleaning with small traces of case color, shoulders of frame show casting flaws in back which appear as erosion. Brass has yellow/mustard patina with scattered scratches. Stocks are sound and solid, retaining over 50% orig varnish with “S.CA” marking being well defined. 4-46524 JS3 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2064	$57,500.00	FINE LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. SN 1290. Cal. 36. This particular revolver is among the very finest examples of this model known. This gun appears 100% orig and complete with all matching SN, 1290. This gun has all standard features associated with these pistols made in Greenboro, Georgia. Bbl is marked “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” on top bbl flat. There is “S.CA” stamped in bottom of right stock. Cryptic of four dots in a cross is seen on right side of trigger guard. SN are found on all parts normally numbered on this gun, including bbl housing, loading arm, latch, wedge, frame, arbor, cylinder, trigger guard and backstrap. This gun has seen very little use, retaining much of its orig finish, as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: Oscar Derrato, 1950, R.E. Neville Burney Crooke, private southern collection. CONDITION: Bbl and cylinder retain about 20% orig blue with remainder being plum/gray with areas of scratching, pitting and scattered dings and dents. Frame shows old scratches from cleaning with small traces of case color, shoulders of frame show casting flaws in back which appear as erosion. Brass has yellow/mustard patina with scattered scratches. Stocks are sound and solid, retaining over 50% orig varnish with “S.CA” marking being well defined. 4-46524 JS3 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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