SUPERB AND RARE CONFEDERATE 2ND MODEL LEMAT PERCUSSION REVOLVER/SHOTGUN.

SUPERB AND RARE CONFEDERATE 2ND MODEL LEMAT PERCUSSION REVOLVER/SHOTGUN. The LeMat revolver was one of the most interesting weapon designs to be introduced during the period of the American Civil War. This revolver was designed by Dr. Jean Alexandre Francois LeMat of New Orleans and produced in Paris, Belgium, and London. Many were sold to Confederate officers and a quantity was purchased by contract for the Confederate government. One of the only double bbl revolver designs ever produced. The revolver has a 9 shot cylinder that fired through a conventional .42 cal. rifled bbl. Mounted below the rifled revolver bbl is a smooth bore secondary bbl of .63 cal. A convertible firing pin on the hammer was capable of firing both bbls alternately. The revolver was constructed of blued steel, with grips of finely checkered walnut, and was a total of 13.25 inches long. The upper, rifled revolver bbl is 6 ½”long; the lower bbl 5” long. SN 1475 is stamped on the inside of the sideplate. This example has no address engraved on the top bbl flat. The LeMat trademark (star over “LM”) is not found, however, it has good Birmingham proofs on the cylinder, oct bbl and underneath the shotgun bbl. Much orig factory finish remains.

Designed by LeMat with some consulting design work performed by C.S.A. General Beauregard, this handgun was a favorite of Confederate General J.E.B.Stewart, General P.T. Beauregard, Major General Richard H. Anderson, and Colonel George S. Patton. Approximately 2900 of these revolvers were produced. These are considered, among collectors, a primary Confederate handgun. A letter of authenticity accompanies the revolver from a former owner. CONDITION: Revolver retains much of its orig finish having approximately 75% or it’s blue on the bbls, loading lever, and cylinder. Right side of the revolver bbl and parts of the cylinder show pitting. Gun has not been severely cleaned so the color of the pitted areas blends in with the orig finish, which surrounds it. Casehardened frame has faded to a mottled gray appearance. Walnut grips are in excellent condition, with sharp checkering and edges. Revolver’s markings do not conform to the standard 2nd Model, however, many variations have been documented. Its condition is very strong and it would make a terrific addition to any Confederate handgun collection. 4-54348 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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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	513	$0.00	SUPERB AND RARE CONFEDERATE 2ND MODEL LEMAT PERCUSSION REVOLVER/SHOTGUN. The LeMat revolver was one of the most interesting weapon designs to be introduced during the period of the American Civil War. This revolver was designed by Dr. Jean Alexandre Francois LeMat of New Orleans and produced in Paris, Belgium, and London. Many were sold to Confederate officers and a quantity was purchased by contract for the Confederate government. One of the only double bbl revolver designs ever produced. The revolver has a 9 shot cylinder that fired through a conventional .42 cal. rifled bbl. Mounted below the rifled revolver bbl is a smooth bore secondary bbl of .63 cal. A convertible firing pin on the hammer was capable of firing both bbls alternately. The revolver was constructed of blued steel, with grips of finely checkered walnut, and was a total of 13.25 inches long. The upper, rifled revolver bbl is 6 ½”long; the lower bbl 5” long. SN 1475 is stamped on the inside of the sideplate. This example has no address engraved on the top bbl flat. The LeMat trademark (star over “LM”) is not found, however, it has good Birmingham proofs on the cylinder, oct bbl and underneath the shotgun bbl. Much orig factory finish remains. Designed by LeMat with some consulting design work performed by C.S.A. General Beauregard, this handgun was a favorite of Confederate General J.E.B.Stewart, General P.T. Beauregard, Major General Richard H. Anderson, and Colonel George S. Patton. Approximately 2900 of these revolvers were produced. These are considered, among collectors, a primary Confederate handgun. A letter of authenticity accompanies the revolver from a former owner. CONDITION: Revolver retains much of its orig finish having approximately 75% or it’s blue on the bbls, loading lever, and cylinder. Right side of the revolver bbl and parts of the cylinder show pitting. Gun has not been severely cleaned so the color of the pitted areas blends in with the orig finish, which surrounds it. Casehardened frame has faded to a mottled gray appearance. Walnut grips are in excellent condition, with sharp checkering and edges. Revolver’s markings do not conform to the standard 2nd Model, however, many variations have been documented. Its condition is very strong and it would make a terrific addition to any Confederate handgun collection. 4-54348 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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