RARE AUGUSTA, GA MARKED CONFEDERATE RIGDON & ANSLEY REVOLVER.

RARE AUGUSTA, GA MARKED CONFEDERATE RIGDON & ANSLEY REVOLVER. SN 1518. Cal. 36, 7-1/2″ bbl. Early Rigdon & Ansley revolvers with markings other than “CSA” in bbl flat are quite scarce. This is one of only about a dozen known with the “Augusta, GA CSA” marking. This is a very nice gun overall, in nice, orig condition with all matching serial numbered parts & stocks nicely cartouched by inspector Wescom Hudgins. The serial number “1518” is found on all parts normally serial numbered including bbl, cyl, frame, loading arm, wedge, bbl latch, arbor, trigger guard, backstrap and penciled on grip in backstrap mortise. The only other external marking on this gun is a small “w” stamped on left side of trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Herb Rosenthal, Tom Wibberly, Ron Bridges, William Albaugh, Johnny Mac Nickles Ted Meredith. Pictured in American Society of Arms bulletin, #76, 1997, page 81. CONDITION: This gun is very good to fine overall. Bbl has sharp edges with good markings. The “Augusta, GA” mark is double struck and the “GA” is only about half visible but still better than average on other known examples. The “CSA” is very well struck. Gun functions mechanically well. One cone is partially broken. Stocks are sound and well-fit to gun though there is a small gap between frame & left stock. The Wescom Hudgins’ “WH” cartouche is well-defined in its parallelogram-shaped frame. Opposite the cartouche are three initials “LRV” which may designate the soldier who carried this gun. There is about 50 – 60% of the orig varnish retained on the stocks. Brass trigger guard & backstrap have good yellow mustard patina. The iron cyl & bbl overall are smooth and gray/brown, loading assembly, frame & hammer, which were case hardened are gray/black & smooth overall. 4-45806 JS22 (20,000-30,000)

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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	2413	$35,650.00	RARE AUGUSTA, GA MARKED CONFEDERATE RIGDON & ANSLEY REVOLVER. SN 1518. Cal. 36, 7-1/2″ bbl. Early Rigdon & Ansley revolvers with markings other than “CSA” in bbl flat are quite scarce. This is one of only about a dozen known with the “Augusta, GA CSA” marking. This is a very nice gun overall, in nice, orig condition with all matching serial numbered parts & stocks nicely cartouched by inspector Wescom Hudgins. The serial number “1518” is found on all parts normally serial numbered including bbl, cyl, frame, loading arm, wedge, bbl latch, arbor, trigger guard, backstrap and penciled on grip in backstrap mortise. The only other external marking on this gun is a small “w” stamped on left side of trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Herb Rosenthal, Tom Wibberly, Ron Bridges, William Albaugh, Johnny Mac Nickles Ted Meredith. Pictured in American Society of Arms bulletin, #76, 1997, page 81. CONDITION: This gun is very good to fine overall. Bbl has sharp edges with good markings. The “Augusta, GA” mark is double struck and the “GA” is only about half visible but still better than average on other known examples. The “CSA” is very well struck. Gun functions mechanically well. One cone is partially broken. Stocks are sound and well-fit to gun though there is a small gap between frame & left stock. The Wescom Hudgins’ “WH” cartouche is well-defined in its parallelogram-shaped frame. Opposite the cartouche are three initials “LRV” which may designate the soldier who carried this gun. There is about 50 – 60% of the orig varnish retained on the stocks. Brass trigger guard & backstrap have good yellow mustard patina. The iron cyl & bbl overall are smooth and gray/brown, loading assembly, frame & hammer, which were case hardened are gray/black & smooth overall. 4-45806 JS22 (20,000-30,000) 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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