FINE 2ND MODEL PARIS LE MAT GRAPESHOT REVOLVER

FINE 2ND MODEL PARIS LE MAT GRAPESHOT REVOLVER. SN 1947. Cal. 10.63 mm & 63 Smoothbore. Scarce 2nd Model Le Mat with 6-3/4″ oct bbl, tall Le Mat front sight, large script address on top flat “Systeme Le Mat Bte s.g.d.g. Paris” with a fine line border. The matching rammer & handle are mounted on left side with its orig engraved pivot screw & clip. It has usual 9-shot cylinder with a knurled front edge & serial number perpendicular between two nipples on outer diameter. Cylinder pivot is a 6-3/4″ long smoothbore bbl, threaded on frontend for bbl lug. It has the usual checkered spur Le Mat hammer with articulated center spur hammer nose & integral lanyard ring in butt cap & mounted with matching numbered 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl/frame pin is a sliding pin with spring keeper in bbl lug. Although this revolver does not have any Confederate markings they are generally considered Confederate arms given the fact that the Confederacy purchased large numbers of them during the Civil War. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 35-40% orig blue with chemical streaking & some fine pitting on right side of bbl lug. Cylinder retains 30-35% thin orig blue with balance a gray/brown patina. Nipples are all intact. Frame retains traces of orig blue in most sheltered areas being a smooth dark brown attic patina with fine scattered pitting on grip frame. Grips are sound showing moderate wear & retain about 50% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark rifled bore. Smooth, clean shotgun bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-35607 JR351 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2510	$16,100.00	FINE 2ND MODEL PARIS LE MAT GRAPESHOT REVOLVER. SN 1947. Cal. 10.63 mm & 63 Smoothbore. Scarce 2nd Model Le Mat with 6-3/4″ oct bbl, tall Le Mat front sight, large script address on top flat “Systeme Le Mat Bte s.g.d.g. Paris” with a fine line border. The matching rammer & handle are mounted on left side with its orig engraved pivot screw & clip. It has usual 9-shot cylinder with a knurled front edge & serial number perpendicular between two nipples on outer diameter. Cylinder pivot is a 6-3/4″ long smoothbore bbl, threaded on frontend for bbl lug. It has the usual checkered spur Le Mat hammer with articulated center spur hammer nose & integral lanyard ring in butt cap & mounted with matching numbered 2-pc walnut grips. Bbl/frame pin is a sliding pin with spring keeper in bbl lug. Although this revolver does not have any Confederate markings they are generally considered Confederate arms given the fact that the Confederacy purchased large numbers of them during the Civil War. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 35-40% orig blue with chemical streaking & some fine pitting on right side of bbl lug. Cylinder retains 30-35% thin orig blue with balance a gray/brown patina. Nipples are all intact. Frame retains traces of orig blue in most sheltered areas being a smooth dark brown attic patina with fine scattered pitting on grip frame. Grips are sound showing moderate wear & retain about 50% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark rifled bore. Smooth, clean shotgun bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-35607 JR351 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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