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AUCTION ITEM
Regional Firearms Auction (February 27th & 28th, 2010)
Lot #: 131
Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Copy of a Leech & Rigdon Confederate Revolver
LOT SOLD
Serial #: 1245 Manufacturer: Leech & Rigdon
Model: Confederate Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36 Catalog Page: 20
Barrel Length: 7 1/2 inch part octagon Finish: blue/caseharedened/silver
Grip: walnut Stock: N/A
Sell Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Condition Rating: OD
Description: The revolver is a close copy of the Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver, except that it has a round barrel with an octagonal top barrel housing similar to the Colt Dragoon. The visible top barrel flat markings read, "LEECH & CS". The faint serial number on the barrel and frame appear to match. There is some minor pin prick pitting and the grips have been freshened.
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