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RARE Confederate C. H. Rigdon 1851 Navy Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
RARE Confederate C. H. Rigdon 1851 Navy Revolver
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serial no. 2316 all matching, 7.5" bbl. Charles H. Rigdon partnered with Thomas Leech to manufacture 1851 Navy revolvers in Columbus, Mississippi. In 1863, Rigdon purchased the company outright and moved the factory to Augusta, Georgia. There he partnered with Jesse A. Ansley and two other men. The company manufactured revolvers under the name of Rigdon, Ansley & Co. beginning with serial number 1500. Over his career, Rigdon produced nearly 2,500 revolvers.