RARE CONFEDERATE LEMAT CARBINE.

RARE CONFEDERATE LEMAT CARBINE. SN 63. 19-3/4″ bbls. This exact weapon is pictured prominently on the cover and pages 93 and 94 of Doug Adams’ definitive reference work on LeMats: The Confederate LeMat Revolver, (Mowbray Publishing 2005). This is one of less than 20 surviving specimens of the LeMat percussion carbine. Doug Adams states in his definitive reference work THE CONFEDERATE LEMAT REVOLVER (pg 94): “Today there are eighteen known specimens of LeMat carbines, ranging in serial number from 2 to 112, establishing it also as one of the rarest and most desirable Confederate arms”. Gun is serial numbered on parts typically numbered including rifle bbl, shotgun bbl, frame & cylinder. Gun is all iron mounted. Bbl shows a star over “LM” adjacent to serial number in front of adjustable leaf sight which is marked “SYST me LEMAT Bte S.C.D.G. PARIS”. Gun appears all orig & complete with exception of two missing sling rings from studs. CONDITION: Rifling in rifle bbl is very good. Stock is varnished, old cracked repair at wrist. Metal surfaces all cleaned and buffed to bright with scattered pitting. All markings are discernable and well struck. 4-56582 JS25 (40,000-50,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	134	$46,000.00	RARE CONFEDERATE LEMAT CARBINE. SN 63. 19-3/4″ bbls. This exact weapon is pictured prominently on the cover and pages 93 and 94 of Doug Adams’ definitive reference work on LeMats: The Confederate LeMat Revolver, (Mowbray Publishing 2005). This is one of less than 20 surviving specimens of the LeMat percussion carbine. Doug Adams states in his definitive reference work THE CONFEDERATE LEMAT REVOLVER (pg 94): “Today there are eighteen known specimens of LeMat carbines, ranging in serial number from 2 to 112, establishing it also as one of the rarest and most desirable Confederate arms”. Gun is serial numbered on parts typically numbered including rifle bbl, shotgun bbl, frame & cylinder. Gun is all iron mounted. Bbl shows a star over “LM” adjacent to serial number in front of adjustable leaf sight which is marked “SYST me LEMAT Bte S.C.D.G. PARIS”. Gun appears all orig & complete with exception of two missing sling rings from studs. CONDITION: Rifling in rifle bbl is very good. Stock is varnished, old cracked repair at wrist. Metal surfaces all cleaned and buffed to bright with scattered pitting. All markings are discernable and well struck. 4-56582 JS25 (40,000-50,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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