GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
UNIQUE "LEECH & CO - CSA" MARKED CONFEDERATE REVOLVER, SN 125. LEECH & CO NAVY 125 36 Cal. 36. This is the only specimen known of this particular Leech product that has a long, distinguished collection history. This gun conforms somewhat to other Leech products being round barreled copy of Colt Percussion Navy except for unique bbl marking and Colt-style latch. Gun is SNd on bbl, frame, face of cyl, wedge, hammer, arbor and partial inked number is found on grip. Backstrap is unmarked and trigger guard has a small "6" stamped internally. Gun is well worn but is the only known example. Accompanied by orig "Sam Smith Collection" card stating history back to 1950 by Bernie Crooke who sold this gun in 2002 to Mr. Racker. PROVENANCE: Joseph Desserich Collection, 1950; Sam Smith Collection; Charles Foster Collection, 1983; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 2002. CONDITION: Fair to good. Appears orig and complete except wedge screw which appears replaced. Markings appear crudely stamped with dies not normally associated on Georgia made revolvers. Gun overall is cleaned with numerous small dings, dents and scratches. Cleaned to a mottled silver/grey with pitting. Stocks are well fit with light edge wear. Brass has heavy dark patina in protected areas where not cleaned; balance overall a light mustard. 51957-3 JS (12,000-15,000)