EXCEPTIONAL SECOND MODEL LEMAT REVOLVER WITH VERY RARE “MURDAUGH” CONFEDERATE NAVY INSPECTION.

SN 2460. 48 Cal/48 Bore. Confederate Naval Inspector Lt. William H. Murdaugh inspected, Paris made late model Lemat’s in London in 1864. There are no more than a dozen of his inspected guns known and this is possibly the finest example which retains much of its orig finish in fine “as found” condition with crisp markings and function. Most Murdaugh inspected guns noted even the late-war are rough and saw hard use. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Ayers 1979; Don Bryan Collection; Collection of Jim Maconkey 1996. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. All matching and complete. Strong traces of bright blue finish are found in protected areas with balance of gun turned plum. Stocks are fine and well fit, retaining raised grain on flats and orig thin varnish. Rifled bore is crisp and mechanically gun is excellent 49442-8 JS (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3370

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3370	$21,850.00	EXCEPTIONAL SECOND MODEL LEMAT REVOLVER WITH VERY RARE “MURDAUGH” CONFEDERATE NAVY INSPECTION. SN 2460. 48 Cal/48 Bore. Confederate Naval Inspector Lt. William H. Murdaugh inspected, Paris made late model Lemat’s in London in 1864. There are no more than a dozen of his inspected guns known and this is possibly the finest example which retains much of its orig finish in fine “as found” condition with crisp markings and function. Most Murdaugh inspected guns noted even the late-war are rough and saw hard use. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Ayers 1979; Don Bryan Collection; Collection of Jim Maconkey 1996. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. All matching and complete. Strong traces of bright blue finish are found in protected areas with balance of gun turned plum. Stocks are fine and well fit, retaining raised grain on flats and orig thin varnish. Rifled bore is crisp and mechanically gun is excellent 49442-8 JS (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3370 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EXCEPTIONAL SECOND MODEL LEMAT REVOLVER WITH VERY RARE “MURDAUGH” CONFEDERATE NAVY INSPECTION.