LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.

LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. SN 1416. This is a very fine Leech & Rigdon revolver made near the end of the serial range of its production. Nicely marked “Leech & Rigdon CSA” on top of bbl housing. All parts normally serial numbered are serial numbered “1416”, including latch, loading arm, bbl housing, wedge, frame, cyl, backstrap, and triggerguard. Stocks are inscribed “WH” inside a diamond shaped cartouche “Wescom Hudgins” was a Confederate government inspector working in Augusta in 1864. His inspection mark is quite scarce on Leech & Rigdon revolvers. Since this gun falls in the last 50 known Leech & Rigdon revolvers; this gun was probably made in Augusta, Georgia, instead of Greensboro, Georgia, where a majority of these pistols were produced. There are only a few Leech & Rigdon revolvers that are government inspected, especially with the early “diamond” shaped cartouche. A later script “WH” is more often seen on Cook rifles and Rigdon & Ansley revolvers though this. This is a very crisp gun overall with sharp edges and strong traces of finish in protected areas. Action is crisp and functional. This is the finest Leech & Rigdon revolver we have ever catalogued. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are spotted gray/bright with maybe 5% bright blue finish remaining in protected areas. Front site which is normally worn on these guns is still a perfect brass cone. Stocks retain traces of orig varnish. 8-76204 JS24 (35,000-45,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	246	$34,500.00	LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. SN 1416. This is a very fine Leech & Rigdon revolver made near the end of the serial range of its production. Nicely marked “Leech & Rigdon CSA” on top of bbl housing. All parts normally serial numbered are serial numbered “1416”, including latch, loading arm, bbl housing, wedge, frame, cyl, backstrap, and triggerguard. Stocks are inscribed “WH” inside a diamond shaped cartouche “Wescom Hudgins” was a Confederate government inspector working in Augusta in 1864. His inspection mark is quite scarce on Leech & Rigdon revolvers. Since this gun falls in the last 50 known Leech & Rigdon revolvers; this gun was probably made in Augusta, Georgia, instead of Greensboro, Georgia, where a majority of these pistols were produced. There are only a few Leech & Rigdon revolvers that are government inspected, especially with the early “diamond” shaped cartouche. A later script “WH” is more often seen on Cook rifles and Rigdon & Ansley revolvers though this. This is a very crisp gun overall with sharp edges and strong traces of finish in protected areas. Action is crisp and functional. This is the finest Leech & Rigdon revolver we have ever catalogued. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are spotted gray/bright with maybe 5% bright blue finish remaining in protected areas. Front site which is normally worn on these guns is still a perfect brass cone. Stocks retain traces of orig varnish. 8-76204 JS24 (35,000-45,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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