CONFEDERATE 2ND MODEL LEMAT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CONFEDERATE 2ND MODEL LEMAT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1585. Cal 42/18 ga. This is an orig example of the standard production LeMat grape-shot revolver. Standard production guns, often called 2nd Models, feature improvements made by LeMat that worked the best, including Colt style ratchet system to turn cyl. The revolver has the distinctive LeMat 9-shot cyl. 42 caliber rifled bbl with smooth bore ‘grape-shot’ 18 ga bbl for firing buckshot. The top bbl flat is marked “Col. LeMat Bte s.g.d.g. Paris” which is the standard addressing on LeMat standard production guns. PROVENANCE: William Hoffeld collection. CONDITION: Gun overall is gray, cleaned and pitted. Bbl address and SNs are all discernible, as can be seen in photos. Loading assembly is unserialized and appears to be an excellent restoration with similar color and patina to balance of gun. Left stock has large central crack repair. Mechanically gun functions well. 4-48636 JS3 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2229	$10,350.00	CONFEDERATE 2ND MODEL LEMAT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1585. Cal 42/18 ga. This is an orig example of the standard production LeMat grape-shot revolver. Standard production guns, often called 2nd Models, feature improvements made by LeMat that worked the best, including Colt style ratchet system to turn cyl. The revolver has the distinctive LeMat 9-shot cyl. 42 caliber rifled bbl with smooth bore ‘grape-shot’ 18 ga bbl for firing buckshot. The top bbl flat is marked “Col. LeMat Bte s.g.d.g. Paris” which is the standard addressing on LeMat standard production guns. PROVENANCE: William Hoffeld collection. CONDITION: Gun overall is gray, cleaned and pitted. Bbl address and SNs are all discernible, as can be seen in photos. Loading assembly is unserialized and appears to be an excellent restoration with similar color and patina to balance of gun. Left stock has large central crack repair. Mechanically gun functions well. 4-48636 JS3 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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