^Lot 5059 FINE CONFEDERATE RIGDON ANSLEY REVOLVER WITH LONG

COLLECTION HISTORY. Cal. .36. S# 2205 .This Confederate revolver made in Augusta, GA is among the finest examples known. Dr. Robert Moore was renowned Confederate revolver collector, and this was a prized gun that he used on his Christmas card in 1978. This revolver is all original and matching S#s throughout, "W" inspection mark of Wescom Hudgin on triggerguard, "CSA" final government surcharge on top barrel flat. It is among the lowest S# utilizing serialized non-spring wedge. There are only about 50 of the final version of Rigdon revolvers, and this is among the top 2 or 3. This revolver has only been in 2 collector's hands in over 50 years of being known. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of my recent article "RIGDON ANSLEY, & Co-THE FINEST CONFEDERATE REVOLVER MADE" Vol. 3, No. 2, March 2024 Military Antique Collector magazine. Copy of pages from ASAC bulletin where pictured. Also, Dr. Moore's collection sheet; some correspondence showing collection history; copy of June 22, 2000 Conestoga Auction catalog where revolver was purchased by Mr. Berenson. CONDITION: very good overall, fine for Confederate revolver, strong traces of original finish in protected areas, sharp edges, serial numbers matching on all parts normally numbered, mechanics crisp, very good rifled bore. PROVENANCE:Steve Stivers, Stiver Bros Hobby Shop, Orlando, FLDr. Bertram H. Groene, Baton Rouge, LA wrote letter To William Albaugh describing revolver Oct. 31, 1967, he purchased from StiversDr. Robert Moore L. Moore, Philadelphia, MS 1972Pictured in ASAC bulletin #30, page 121, Fall 1974Conestoga Auctions, June 2000, estate of Robert L. MooreEstate collection of David Berenson(01-29624/JS). ANTIQUE. $30,000-40,000.