RARE LE MAT 2ND MODEL GRAPESHOT REVOLVER.

RARE LE MAT 2ND MODEL GRAPESHOT REVOLVER. Cal. 10.65 mm (about 42 cal). SN 1834. Paris made revolver with 6-11/16″ full oct bbl marked on top flat, in hand engraved script, “SYST. LE MAT BTE S.G.D.G. PARIS”. It has a left side mounted rammer with serial number on most visible parts. It has second type dbl detent locking pin and a 9-shot cylinder with 16 ga. smoothbore bbl that is also pivot for cylinder. Hammer has articulated nose for firing both cyl & smoothbore bbl. It also has checkered 2-pc walnut grips with integral lanyard loop in buttcap. Right side of bbl, along with serial number, has the star & “LM” proof. Face of cylinder has a stamped “B” indicating Paris production. CONDITION: Fine. Metal overall retains a light blue/brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Mechanics are fine, grips show moderate wear retaining generous amounts of orig varnish. Revolver bore is strong & bright with fine pitting. Shotgun bore is bright & shiny. 4-59165 (17,500-22,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	837	$20,125.00	RARE LE MAT 2ND MODEL GRAPESHOT REVOLVER. Cal. 10.65 mm (about 42 cal). SN 1834. Paris made revolver with 6-11/16″ full oct bbl marked on top flat, in hand engraved script, “SYST. LE MAT BTE S.G.D.G. PARIS”. It has a left side mounted rammer with serial number on most visible parts. It has second type dbl detent locking pin and a 9-shot cylinder with 16 ga. smoothbore bbl that is also pivot for cylinder. Hammer has articulated nose for firing both cyl & smoothbore bbl. It also has checkered 2-pc walnut grips with integral lanyard loop in buttcap. Right side of bbl, along with serial number, has the star & “LM” proof. Face of cylinder has a stamped “B” indicating Paris production. CONDITION: Fine. Metal overall retains a light blue/brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Mechanics are fine, grips show moderate wear retaining generous amounts of orig varnish. Revolver bore is strong & bright with fine pitting. Shotgun bore is bright & shiny. 4-59165 (17,500-22,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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