SCARCE VARIANT LONDON MADE LEMAT GRAPESHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE VARIANT LONDON MADE LEMAT GRAPESHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 3812. Cal. 46/18 ga. This is a scarce variant of “LeMat & Girard’s patent London” revolver which is not in the Tipping & Lawden contract range. There are only a few anomalies with odd SN’s such as this, there are also 2 digit numbers known and this is the only gun we are aware of in the 3000 range; the Tipping and Lawden range was 8000-9000 of which there are many guns in this Confederate Naval contract known. A file from NATO historian & LeMat collector, Greg Padlow accompanying. This is a nice example of a well marked gun, polished bright, that functions well and appears all orig. SN’s externally are only noted on bbl and frame with typical English proofs on bbl and each cylinder chamber. Screw heads are florally decorated as is the end of the loading rod. CONDITION: Gun is bright/gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Engraved bbl markings are easily read as are SN’s stamped on bbl and frame. Gun functions mechanically and rifling in bore is discernible. The latch screw on bbl is drilled through. Breeching rifling stocks are sound and solid still showing well defined checkering. Stocks are also SN’d internally 3812. 4-48235 JS23 (7,500-9,500)

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
	2230	$5,500.00	SCARCE VARIANT LONDON MADE LEMAT GRAPESHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 3812. Cal. 46/18 ga. This is a scarce variant of “LeMat & Girard’s patent London” revolver which is not in the Tipping & Lawden contract range. There are only a few anomalies with odd SN’s such as this, there are also 2 digit numbers known and this is the only gun we are aware of in the 3000 range; the Tipping and Lawden range was 8000-9000 of which there are many guns in this Confederate Naval contract known. A file from NATO historian & LeMat collector, Greg Padlow accompanying. This is a nice example of a well marked gun, polished bright, that functions well and appears all orig. SN’s externally are only noted on bbl and frame with typical English proofs on bbl and each cylinder chamber. Screw heads are florally decorated as is the end of the loading rod. CONDITION: Gun is bright/gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Engraved bbl markings are easily read as are SN’s stamped on bbl and frame. Gun functions mechanically and rifling in bore is discernible. The latch screw on bbl is drilled through. Breeching rifling stocks are sound and solid still showing well defined checkering. Stocks are also SN’d internally 3812. 4-48235 JS23 (7,500-9,500) 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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