RARE LEECH & RIGDON NOVELTY WORKS CONFEDERATE REVOLVER

RARE LEECH & RIGDON NOVELTY WORKS CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. Cal .36, part-oct to rnd bbl measures 7-5/8″ long. This is among the rarest of all Confederate revolvers. There are only 3 Novelty Works pistols known and this is probably the best of the three. This is a very fine condition gun and appears all orig & authentic with a tight, crisp action with strong traces of orig finish on bbl housing & bbl. The loading assembly utilizes the early ball-type catch. Other than the bbl markings “LEECH & RIGDON NOVELTY WORKS. CSA” gun exhibits no other markings, serial numbers or assembly marks. The only other two guns in this configuration and markings are serial numbers “11” and “15”. If you want the finest example of only three known guns in this configuration, this is your chance. PROVENANCE: William Locke, 1948, Ted Hutchinson, Al Kelly, Bruce Kusrow, Ted Meredith. Pictured in “Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms & Their Values”. Pictured in Bill Gary’s “Confederate Revolvers”, pg. 7 Pictured in American Society of Arms Collectors bulletin, pg. 20. In a Nov. 12, 1948 letter, Richard D. Stewart to William Locke states “I should say that your Leech & Rigdon Novelty Works CSA Revolver is unique.” CONDITION: Overall this gun is very good. Mechanically gun functions well. There is slight muzzle wear as can be seen in pictures. Metal overall is gray with scattered areas of staining & pitting. Strong traces of orig bright blue finish can be seen in protected areas of bbl housing & under bbl. Markings are well-struck though the “EL” in “NOVELTY” appears to be a partially-filled die. Stocks are very good overall with several small scuffs & dents and there is a 3″ by 1/2″ repair to left grip as can be seen in photos. 4-45800 JS23 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	2412	$97,750.00	RARE LEECH & RIGDON NOVELTY WORKS CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. Cal .36, part-oct to rnd bbl measures 7-5/8″ long. This is among the rarest of all Confederate revolvers. There are only 3 Novelty Works pistols known and this is probably the best of the three. This is a very fine condition gun and appears all orig & authentic with a tight, crisp action with strong traces of orig finish on bbl housing & bbl. The loading assembly utilizes the early ball-type catch. Other than the bbl markings “LEECH & RIGDON NOVELTY WORKS. CSA” gun exhibits no other markings, serial numbers or assembly marks. The only other two guns in this configuration and markings are serial numbers “11” and “15”. If you want the finest example of only three known guns in this configuration, this is your chance. PROVENANCE: William Locke, 1948, Ted Hutchinson, Al Kelly, Bruce Kusrow, Ted Meredith. Pictured in “Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms & Their Values”. Pictured in Bill Gary’s “Confederate Revolvers”, pg. 7 Pictured in American Society of Arms Collectors bulletin, pg. 20. In a Nov. 12, 1948 letter, Richard D. Stewart to William Locke states “I should say that your Leech & Rigdon Novelty Works CSA Revolver is unique.” CONDITION: Overall this gun is very good. Mechanically gun functions well. There is slight muzzle wear as can be seen in pictures. Metal overall is gray with scattered areas of staining & pitting. Strong traces of orig bright blue finish can be seen in protected areas of bbl housing & under bbl. Markings are well-struck though the “EL” in “NOVELTY” appears to be a partially-filled die. Stocks are very good overall with several small scuffs & dents and there is a 3″ by 1/2″ repair to left grip as can be seen in photos. 4-45800 JS23 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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