CONFEDERATE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER.

CONFEDERATE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER. SN 328. 7-1/2” half-rnd bbl. Half oct bbl housing marked “Leech & Rigdon” on top flat. SN 328 is found on all major parts including bbl, frame trigger guard, back strap, loading arm, latch, wedge and cylinder. Gun appears orig in every regard. This is a rare early serial numbered Leech & Rigdon with small bbl markings. Only the first 400 or so guns appear with this marking. This gun possibly was made in Columbus, MS, though some published reports state that the production there was not that high and may have been made in Greensboro, GA. Front sight is a typical being about 8” thick brass blade but it appears contemporary to its time of use. CONDITION: For a Confederate hand gun, this gun is in better than average condition. Tight and functional metal surfaces are gray and pitted overall. Orig finishing marks are seen on metal. Gun was cleaned at one time. Probably removing any tracing of orig finish this gun may have had. Edges are still sharp on bbl housing. Safety pins on cylinder are sharp and intact. Bore is sharp. Stocks retain most orig varnish. Latch is possible replacement. But if it is, it is a correct replacement and matches gun very well. 4-56114 JS320 (20,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	2322	$25,875.00	CONFEDERATE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER. SN 328. 7-1/2” half-rnd bbl. Half oct bbl housing marked “Leech & Rigdon” on top flat. SN 328 is found on all major parts including bbl, frame trigger guard, back strap, loading arm, latch, wedge and cylinder. Gun appears orig in every regard. This is a rare early serial numbered Leech & Rigdon with small bbl markings. Only the first 400 or so guns appear with this marking. This gun possibly was made in Columbus, MS, though some published reports state that the production there was not that high and may have been made in Greensboro, GA. Front sight is a typical being about 8” thick brass blade but it appears contemporary to its time of use. CONDITION: For a Confederate hand gun, this gun is in better than average condition. Tight and functional metal surfaces are gray and pitted overall. Orig finishing marks are seen on metal. Gun was cleaned at one time. Probably removing any tracing of orig finish this gun may have had. Edges are still sharp on bbl housing. Safety pins on cylinder are sharp and intact. Bore is sharp. Stocks retain most orig varnish. Latch is possible replacement. But if it is, it is a correct replacement and matches gun very well. 4-56114 JS320 (20,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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