FINE CONFEDERATE NAVAL CONTRACT LONDON LEMAT REVOLVER.

SN 8626. Cal. .42/18ga, serial number “8626”, 6-3/4″ oct bbl. This gun is one of one thousand contracted by the Confederate Navy and manufactured between 1864 & 1865, though few were delivered according to Doug Adams in his text “The Confederate LeMat Revolver”. This gun appears orig & complete with serial number “8626” being found on all major parts and assembly number “692” also appears on the front of the frame & back of bbl assembly. Other assembly markings including “VII” are found on various internal parts of this gun. Both grips have an assembly number “6” stamped on the interior and one stock also has an additional assembly number “8” as does left side of frame internally. Typical Birmingham proofs are found on each cyl chamber & bbl. There is over half of gun’s bright blue finish still visible on bbl and cyl. Bbl is marked on top flat as all guns of this contract “LEMAT & GIRARD’S PATENT LONDON”. This is a beautiful gun retaining much of its original finish with crisp bright markings that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and bbl housing retain about 70% orig blue finish with scattered scratches, dents, and dings. Shotgun bbl and cyl retain about 10-20% of their original blue finish. Frame, hammer, and trigger guard retain strong traces of finish in protected areas with balance gray/silver. Stocks are sound and well fit with a fleur-de-lis stamped on left side flat which is seen on a few other guns. Bores in both shotgun bbl and rifled bbl are smooth and well defined showing little use. Mechanically gun functions well. Loading assembly retains much of its orig bright finish with matching SN and assembly marks. 4-51185 JS7 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2116

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2116	$25,875.00	FINE CONFEDERATE NAVAL CONTRACT LONDON LEMAT REVOLVER. SN 8626. Cal. .42/18ga, serial number “8626”, 6-3/4″ oct bbl. This gun is one of one thousand contracted by the Confederate Navy and manufactured between 1864 & 1865, though few were delivered according to Doug Adams in his text “The Confederate LeMat Revolver”. This gun appears orig & complete with serial number “8626” being found on all major parts and assembly number “692” also appears on the front of the frame & back of bbl assembly. Other assembly markings including “VII” are found on various internal parts of this gun. Both grips have an assembly number “6” stamped on the interior and one stock also has an additional assembly number “8” as does left side of frame internally. Typical Birmingham proofs are found on each cyl chamber & bbl. There is over half of gun’s bright blue finish still visible on bbl and cyl. Bbl is marked on top flat as all guns of this contract “LEMAT & GIRARD’S PATENT LONDON”. This is a beautiful gun retaining much of its original finish with crisp bright markings that would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and bbl housing retain about 70% orig blue finish with scattered scratches, dents, and dings. Shotgun bbl and cyl retain about 10-20% of their original blue finish. Frame, hammer, and trigger guard retain strong traces of finish in protected areas with balance gray/silver. Stocks are sound and well fit with a fleur-de-lis stamped on left side flat which is seen on a few other guns. Bores in both shotgun bbl and rifled bbl are smooth and well defined showing little use. Mechanically gun functions well. Loading assembly retains much of its orig bright finish with matching SN and assembly marks. 4-51185 JS7 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2116 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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FINE CONFEDERATE NAVAL CONTRACT LONDON LEMAT REVOLVER.