POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE LATE 1ST MODEL LEMAT GRAPESHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE LATE 1ST MODEL LEMAT GRAPESHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 10.66 rifled bbl & 16 ga. smoothbore bbl. SN 422. This revolver has orig tin/nickel finish (at least one other tin/nickel-plated LeMat known. It is SN 946 & is in a transitional model. It was carried by Capt. John N Maffitt ofo CSS Florida and pictured on pg 51 of Doug Adams new book The Confederate LeMat Revolver). with 6-3/4″ oct bbl, tall LeMat front sight with roll marked, block letter address “COL. LEMAT’S PATENT” in an engraved panel with fleur-de-lis at each end. Serial number & limit’s oval proof is on right flat in front of cylinder & on bottom in front of front bbl boss. Serial number also appears on top of smoothbore bbl at frame, on right front side of frame, on frame latch, cylinder, inside right side mounted rammer handle & in ink on bottom of each grip. It has spur trigger guard & integral solid butt cap with a swiveling stud & ring. It has early style articulated hammer nose with small buttons on each side to move it into position for firing smoothbore bbl. Rear bbl boss is cracked on left side where it joins bbl. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 75-80% dull orig nickel with loss areas a dark patina. Exposed nickel is somewhat bubbly but sound. Mechanics are crisp, grips show moderate to heavy wear & retain generous amounts of orig varnish in uncheckered areas. Rifled bbl is strong & bright with a spot or two of light pitting. Smoothbore bbl is clean with a few spots of very fine pitting. Cylinder face shows little evidence of use with nipples being nice & crisp indicating this revolver saw very little use, simply poor storage. 4-56509 JR230 (9,000-14,000)

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
	141	$25,300.00	POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE LATE 1ST MODEL LEMAT GRAPESHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 10.66 rifled bbl & 16 ga. smoothbore bbl. SN 422. This revolver has orig tin/nickel finish (at least one other tin/nickel-plated LeMat known. It is SN 946 & is in a transitional model. It was carried by Capt. John N Maffitt ofo CSS Florida and pictured on pg 51 of Doug Adams new book The Confederate LeMat Revolver). with 6-3/4″ oct bbl, tall LeMat front sight with roll marked, block letter address “COL. LEMAT’S PATENT” in an engraved panel with fleur-de-lis at each end. Serial number & limit’s oval proof is on right flat in front of cylinder & on bottom in front of front bbl boss. Serial number also appears on top of smoothbore bbl at frame, on right front side of frame, on frame latch, cylinder, inside right side mounted rammer handle & in ink on bottom of each grip. It has spur trigger guard & integral solid butt cap with a swiveling stud & ring. It has early style articulated hammer nose with small buttons on each side to move it into position for firing smoothbore bbl. Rear bbl boss is cracked on left side where it joins bbl. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 75-80% dull orig nickel with loss areas a dark patina. Exposed nickel is somewhat bubbly but sound. Mechanics are crisp, grips show moderate to heavy wear & retain generous amounts of orig varnish in uncheckered areas. Rifled bbl is strong & bright with a spot or two of light pitting. Smoothbore bbl is clean with a few spots of very fine pitting. Cylinder face shows little evidence of use with nipples being nice & crisp indicating this revolver saw very little use, simply poor storage. 4-56509 JR230 (9,000-14,000) 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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