FIRST MODEL LONDON LeMAT REVOLVER.

FIRST MODEL LONDON LeMAT REVOLVER. CAL. about 11mm over 16 bore. Nine shot cylinder with a smooth bore center pivot, mounted underneath the bbl. 6″ oct. bbl with the top flat marked “LEMAT & GIRARD’S PATENT LONDON” with left side mounted rammer, articulated hammer nose with checkered 2-pc grip panels and an integral lanyard loop in the butt. The right grip flat has the initials “DLV” crudely carved and there is a fleur di lis stamped on the left grip flat. SN 8582 CONDITION: Fair. The bbl retains 30-40% thin blue, the cylinder 20-25% dull blue turning brown with the balance of the metal a brown patina. The rammer is a recent replacement and the shotgun bore with British proofs has a different serial number. The frame retainer pin, spring and screw are recent replacements. The rammer lever catch and retainer are both missing and the front sight is broken. The grips are sound and show much wear. The mechanics function but need attention. 4-45477 JL316 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002

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
	565	$8,050.00	FIRST MODEL LONDON LeMAT REVOLVER. CAL. about 11mm over 16 bore. Nine shot cylinder with a smooth bore center pivot, mounted underneath the bbl. 6″ oct. bbl with the top flat marked “LEMAT & GIRARD’S PATENT LONDON” with left side mounted rammer, articulated hammer nose with checkered 2-pc grip panels and an integral lanyard loop in the butt. The right grip flat has the initials “DLV” crudely carved and there is a fleur di lis stamped on the left grip flat. SN 8582 CONDITION: Fair. The bbl retains 30-40% thin blue, the cylinder 20-25% dull blue turning brown with the balance of the metal a brown patina. The rammer is a recent replacement and the shotgun bore with British proofs has a different serial number. The frame retainer pin, spring and screw are recent replacements. The rammer lever catch and retainer are both missing and the front sight is broken. The grips are sound and show much wear. The mechanics function but need attention. 4-45477 JL316 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002 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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