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Confederate LeMat Transitional Model Revolver
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Nicknamed, "The Grapeshot Revolver", the LeMat pistol was invented by a medical doctor of French descent, who resided in New Orleans. His name was Jean Alexandre Francois LeMat. This massive handgun, the most intriguing arm of the Civil War period, as manufactured in Paris, France and run through the Union blockade to the Confederate Government. The LeMat's firepower made it the favorite weapon of Jeb Stuart and any Confederate cavalryman fortunate enough to obtain one: it was the weapon of choice also General Beauegard, Major Henry Wirz, General Braxton Bragg and many other high ranking Confederate officers. The gun fires nine shots of .42 calibre ammunition, while the arbor upon which the cylinder turns is itself a shotgun  barrel  firing a 20 gauge load! There were approximately 2500 LeMat pistols manufactured for the Confederacy, not all of which were delivered. There were two distinct models of the LeMat pistol, and a variant model referred to as a "transitional" model. First model serial numbers ranged from 1 to about 450. They had right side loading levers, spur trigger guards, part-octagon-part round barrels, full swivel lanyard rings in the butt, and a few other defining features. Second Models have full octagon barrels, left side loading levers, round trigger guards, fixed butt-rings for the lanyards, and some other small defining features. Second Model serial numbers ranges from 950 to 2500. Transitional Models, then are found  serially numbered from about 450 to 950, making them the rarer and perhaps more interesting of the examples, because they present an admixture of the different features of both the First and the Second Models. Thus, Transitional Models may differ in many respects from one another, depending on which parts are used from the other two models to fabricate any given piece. Thus we come to the examination of the Transitional Model #579.LeMat #579 has been found to be 100% original in all respects, with all original parts of the gun, which is exceptional for pieces in this serial number range. Part-by-part examination reveals the following: All matching serial number parts. Cylinder, Barrel, Frame locking Lever, Grapeshot Barrel Arbor, Frame, Hammer, Ratchet Arm, Sideplate and Spur Trigger Guard. Third series markings example, Inspected by CSN Inspector Lt. William H. Murdaugh. Serial number #579 properly stamped with the Star over LM marking on the side of the barrel. Conclusion: Transitional LeMat #579 is an excellent, original example, boasting all original parts and screws: It would reside comfortably in the most advanced Confederate Collection.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           









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Price: $35,000.00 (Sold)
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