CONFEDERATE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER.

CONFEDERATE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER. SN 1030. Cal. 36. Nice example of a Leech pistol made in Greensboro, GA that appears all original and complete. This gun has a much better than average maker’s mark. This gun has seen use as exhibited by muzzle wear and iron horseshoe nail professionally added to butt for lanyard ring and what appears to be a contemporary blacksmith replaced latch and arbor. All parts normally numbered are numbered on this gun on the bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. There is a crisp “S.C.” cartouche on buttstock and a well struck “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” stamped on bbl flat. As can be seen in pictures, several of the letters in the bbl dye are only partially present, but this mark is much better than the example cited in William Gary’s text Confederate Revolvers. A cryptic “N” is stamped on both sides of trigger guard. Initials “CWO” are scratched with crosshatched initials on backstrap. There is also a pair of initials “MM” cut into left stock. PROVENANCE: William Langlois Collection and Fred Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Iron is gray/brown overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Top of muzzle is worn from holster wear. Latch and arbor are both replaced but have identical patinas and wear to rest of metal parts. Serial numbers are all crisp and well struck. Stocks retain traces of original varnish, fit well with scattered dents and scrapes. Brass has yellow patina. 4-41961 JS (18,000-22,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2408	$23,000.00	CONFEDERATE LEECH & RIGDON REVOLVER. SN 1030. Cal. 36. Nice example of a Leech pistol made in Greensboro, GA that appears all original and complete. This gun has a much better than average maker’s mark. This gun has seen use as exhibited by muzzle wear and iron horseshoe nail professionally added to butt for lanyard ring and what appears to be a contemporary blacksmith replaced latch and arbor. All parts normally numbered are numbered on this gun on the bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. There is a crisp “S.C.” cartouche on buttstock and a well struck “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” stamped on bbl flat. As can be seen in pictures, several of the letters in the bbl dye are only partially present, but this mark is much better than the example cited in William Gary’s text Confederate Revolvers. A cryptic “N” is stamped on both sides of trigger guard. Initials “CWO” are scratched with crosshatched initials on backstrap. There is also a pair of initials “MM” cut into left stock. PROVENANCE: William Langlois Collection and Fred Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Iron is gray/brown overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Top of muzzle is worn from holster wear. Latch and arbor are both replaced but have identical patinas and wear to rest of metal parts. Serial numbers are all crisp and well struck. Stocks retain traces of original varnish, fit well with scattered dents and scrapes. Brass has yellow patina. 4-41961 JS (18,000-22,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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