LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER.

LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. SN 825. Cal. 36. You are bidding on an original and authentic Leech & Rigdon maker marked revolver. The firm of Leech & Rigdon started their pistol production in Memphis, TN and, being chased by advancing Union forces, moved their operations to Columbus, Miss. and then to Georgia where this gun was made. Leech & Rigdon finally ended up in Augusta, Georgia, until the war ended. This gun is marked “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” on top flat of half-octagonal bbl housing. Matching SN are found on bbl, loading arm, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Gun appears all original and authentic with apparent contemporary replaced latch and base pin. There is no SN present on wedge but it appears original to gun’s time of use. Stocks are original with an old repair to the left grip. The maker markings on this gun are better than average, as can be seen in photos. CONDITION: Metal surfaces overall are cleaned, pitted with scattered scrapes and dings. All SN are discernible, though weak on cylinder. Gun is functional with a good bore and discernible rifling. Brass backstrap has scattered scratches, dings and scrapes. Brass trigger guard is smooth with a few scattered scratches and a four dot cryptic below SN. 4-35824 JS67 (20,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2507	$13,800.00	LEECH & RIGDON CONFEDERATE REVOLVER. SN 825. Cal. 36. You are bidding on an original and authentic Leech & Rigdon maker marked revolver. The firm of Leech & Rigdon started their pistol production in Memphis, TN and, being chased by advancing Union forces, moved their operations to Columbus, Miss. and then to Georgia where this gun was made. Leech & Rigdon finally ended up in Augusta, Georgia, until the war ended. This gun is marked “LEECH & RIGDON CSA” on top flat of half-octagonal bbl housing. Matching SN are found on bbl, loading arm, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Gun appears all original and authentic with apparent contemporary replaced latch and base pin. There is no SN present on wedge but it appears original to gun’s time of use. Stocks are original with an old repair to the left grip. The maker markings on this gun are better than average, as can be seen in photos. CONDITION: Metal surfaces overall are cleaned, pitted with scattered scrapes and dings. All SN are discernible, though weak on cylinder. Gun is functional with a good bore and discernible rifling. Brass backstrap has scattered scratches, dings and scrapes. Brass trigger guard is smooth with a few scattered scratches and a four dot cryptic below SN. 4-35824 JS67 (20,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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