Civil War revolver coming to Heritage Arms & Armor Auction
Scarce Confederate Rigdon, Ansley & Co. C.S.A. Single Action Revolver. Estimate: $20,000-30,000.
DALLAS, TX
.- A rare Confederate revolver, one of only about 1,000 of its kind, will find a new home when it is sold in Heritage Auctions Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature Auction June 6.
The Scarce Confederate Rigdon, Ansley & Co. C.S.A. Single Action Revolver (estimate: $20,000-30,000) is a rare Confederate revolver made by Charles H. Rigdon after the Leech & Rigdon firm was disbanded, according to research. The .36 caliber firearm features a 7-1/2-inch octagonal/round barrel with fixed front sight and a blued finish; the 12-stop cylinder was copied from Manhattan Arms. Co.