Serial no. 2280 [lever latch, lever, barrel, frame triggerguard,
cylinder and butt], .36 caliber, 7 1/2-inch octagonal / round
barrel with fixed front sight. Blued finish. Top of barrel marked:
C.S.A. Brass gripstraps. 12 stop cylinder. Smooth walnut one-piece
grip. W to the left side of the triggerguard. According to
Confederate Longarms and Pistols, A Pictorial Study by Hill &
Anthony, "Charles H. Rigdon started after the Leech & Rigdon firm
was disbanded. The first production was to complete approximately
500 Leech & Rigdon revolvers. The barrels were marked "Leech &
Rigdon". Then Rigdon started manufacturing his improved revolver
with the 12 stop slot cylinder. The 12 stop cylinder was copied
from Manhattan Arms. Co. The serial number range was from 1500 to
2500. From 1700 and up, barrels were marked C.S.A." Flayderman's
Guide also notes, "these were made from 1864-1865, with a quantity
of around 1,000."
Condition: Very good. Finish primarily a dark grey patina with
noticeable signs of handling wear, age and patches of pitting.
Dings and scuffs present to wood. Action rotates, but needs
adjustment. Moderately pitted bore.
@ Heritage
That reminds me. An engraved Colt Single Action Army .45 Colt built for Bat Masterson is about to come up for auction. I believe it's a Rock Island sale. Estimated selling price is $250,000 to $375,000.
ReplyDeleteMy bad. It wasn't engraved.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/82/103/bat-mastersons-colt-single-action-army-and-holster-rig
And it sold for $488,750.
Wow.
What a deal. Can only go up, I believe.
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