CONFEDERATE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT REVOLVER.

CONFEDERATE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT REVOLVER. SN 805. Cal. 42/18 ga. This is an orig example of an transitional LeMat with mostly first model features other than that placement of the loading assembly on the frame and change of lanyard swivel to solid rnd slot. Most parts of this gun are serial numbered 805. 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 with exception of loading assembly which is so often missing on actually used LeMat revolvers. 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, early reciprocating pin mechanism, 1st Model style lever latch and removable shotgun cyl. This is an honest example of a functional transitional LeMat that most likely saw Confederate service during the Civil War. CONDITION: Metal overall is brown/gray with areas of rust and pitting. There are traces of orig blue finish in protected areas on frame, trigger guard, cyl and bbl. The right ear of hammer is broken off but still retains its origl selector for shotgun cyl which is often missing. The hammer screw appears orig, though buffed and apparently has been repaired as can be seen on repaired escutcheon on opposite side of frame. Loading assembly is closely copied to what originally would’ve been on the gun and has been colored to a light gray/brown which doesn’t really match the color of the gun. Stocks are well fit, sound and solid with good checkering, scattered dings, dents and scratches and one 2″ hairline crack on right side as can be seen in photos. 4-46880 JS166 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2071	$10,925.00	CONFEDERATE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT REVOLVER. SN 805. Cal. 42/18 ga. This is an orig example of an transitional LeMat with mostly first model features other than that placement of the loading assembly on the frame and change of lanyard swivel to solid rnd slot. Most parts of this gun are serial numbered 805. 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 with exception of loading assembly which is so often missing on actually used LeMat revolvers. 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, early reciprocating pin mechanism, 1st Model style lever latch and removable shotgun cyl. This is an honest example of a functional transitional LeMat that most likely saw Confederate service during the Civil War. CONDITION: Metal overall is brown/gray with areas of rust and pitting. There are traces of orig blue finish in protected areas on frame, trigger guard, cyl and bbl. The right ear of hammer is broken off but still retains its origl selector for shotgun cyl which is often missing. The hammer screw appears orig, though buffed and apparently has been repaired as can be seen on repaired escutcheon on opposite side of frame. Loading assembly is closely copied to what originally would’ve been on the gun and has been colored to a light gray/brown which doesn’t really match the color of the gun. Stocks are well fit, sound and solid with good checkering, scattered dings, dents and scratches and one 2″ hairline crack on right side as can be seen in photos. 4-46880 JS166 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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