RARE CONFEDERATE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT GRAPE-SHOT REVOLVER.

SN 654. This is an orig example of a transitional LeMat with mostly first model features including most notably swivel lanyard loop on butt and spur on trigger guard. Other than that placement of the loading assembly is on the frame and not bbl and bbl address, this gun appears as a first model. No doubt most all first models and transitional models with these features saw hard Confederate use. Parts observed on this gun are serial numbered 654. This gun has full oct breech and bbl with bbl address reading “COL. LEMAT Bte s.g.d.g. PARIS”. This gun appears orig and authentic throughout. The loading assembly which is so often missing on actually used LeMat revolvers is lacking in this specimen and gun obviously saw use without it. Some estimates on first and transitional Models surviving with orig loading assemblies may be only 10-20%. This gun conforms to other known examples with spur trigger guard and reciprocating pin mechanism and 1st Model style lever latch. This is an honest and orig example of a functional transitional LeMat that most likely saw Confederate service during the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Collection of Bob King, Atlanta, GA. CONDITION: Metal overall is brown/gray with rust and pitting. SNs and bbl address are all discernible as can be seen in photographs. Lanyard stud is missing ring, and dove-tailed front sight appears to be a war time addition. Ears of hammer are broken off but still retains the orig selector for shotgun cyl with an apparent war time “smashing” of screw ends of selector pivot to retain selector in place and functionable. Gun appears all orig with exception of a restored mainspring and repaired mainspring screw. Stocks are well fit, sound and solid with worn checkering, numerous dings, dents, scratches and other blemishes consistent with the gun overall. Gun now functions mechanically though a bit sloppy. Bore retains crisp, well defined rifling. 4-54404 JS212 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3275

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3275	$12,650.00	RARE CONFEDERATE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT GRAPE-SHOT REVOLVER. SN 654. This is an orig example of a transitional LeMat with mostly first model features including most notably swivel lanyard loop on butt and spur on trigger guard. Other than that placement of the loading assembly is on the frame and not bbl and bbl address, this gun appears as a first model. No doubt most all first models and transitional models with these features saw hard Confederate use. Parts observed on this gun are serial numbered 654. This gun has full oct breech and bbl with bbl address reading “COL. LEMAT Bte s.g.d.g. PARIS”. This gun appears orig and authentic throughout. The loading assembly which is so often missing on actually used LeMat revolvers is lacking in this specimen and gun obviously saw use without it. Some estimates on first and transitional Models surviving with orig loading assemblies may be only 10-20%. This gun conforms to other known examples with spur trigger guard and reciprocating pin mechanism and 1st Model style lever latch. This is an honest and orig example of a functional transitional LeMat that most likely saw Confederate service during the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Collection of Bob King, Atlanta, GA. CONDITION: Metal overall is brown/gray with rust and pitting. SNs and bbl address are all discernible as can be seen in photographs. Lanyard stud is missing ring, and dove-tailed front sight appears to be a war time addition. Ears of hammer are broken off but still retains the orig selector for shotgun cyl with an apparent war time “smashing” of screw ends of selector pivot to retain selector in place and functionable. Gun appears all orig with exception of a restored mainspring and repaired mainspring screw. Stocks are well fit, sound and solid with worn checkering, numerous dings, dents, scratches and other blemishes consistent with the gun overall. Gun now functions mechanically though a bit sloppy. Bore retains crisp, well defined rifling. 4-54404 JS212 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3275 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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RARE CONFEDERATE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT GRAPE-SHOT REVOLVER.