Go to the dixie gun works website, find the lemat navy, and read the comments about it. Gen sterling price appointed a board of officers, and in 1859 the le mat. Marked on top of the barrel lemat and girards patent london and with birmingham proof marks at each nipple recess and the number 18 18 tons under the shot barrel. It saw service with the armed forces of the confederate states of america during the american civil war of 186165 and the army of the government of national defense during the. What fascinated me about these firearms is the dual modes of fire. Most people who order them from us have heard of the lemat revolver and want one, said keri mcdonald, sales manager with taylors co.
The lemat was a private venture development begun in 1855 intended as a heavy weapon for mounted cavalry officers with design attributed to dr. The lemat revolver at fallout 4 nexus mods and community. There is no doubt that reproduction percussion revolvers have a large following among shooters, and to a lesser extent, collectors and reenactors, and i would guess that the majority of those in circulation would be covered by three or four basic models. As the first limited edition lemat ever issued, it has a class of distinction. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. What sets it apart from other revolver designs is the 20gauge. Although produced in paris, belgium, and london, these pistols were invented by dr. This is a collector edition lemat revolver from the american historical foundation. Rifles including bolt action, lever action and rimfire. The photos of unusual lemat revolvers are worth the price along. The primary reference for determining this value is the blue book of gun values, which is published yearly even though many of the values do not change if at all.
You are talking about a piece fo history that has considerable value exact value depends on condition. Lemat grape shot revolver nineshot capandball revolver. Reduced the guns base value and reduced the value mults on some mods to make the gun less expensive fixed the hooked trigger guard, which didnt actually do what its description said it did. It is beautifully crafted and has significant historical value. Lemat revolver wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The revolvers have the main 9shot mode on top and underneath it is a 20 gauge singleshot shotgun or a smooth bore shot.
The documentation suggests that the confederate government rejected the carbines on the basis of price, but a. Francois alexandre lemat of new orleans, louisiana. Sep, 2018 the civil warera lemat revolver is one of those rare oddity weapons that is so rare, collectors might consider a modern reproduction model for two reasons not only does it cost much less than an original antiqueyou can fire it too. Ps, floridaboy, if you are thinking of getting a lemat, get the navy model.
Now in its 37th edition, the big book of gun values is the most used reference in the nra museums office. Antique pistols and revolvers andrew bottomley antique. It saw service with the armed forces of the confederate states of america during the american civil war of 186165 and the army of the government of national. Lemats are rarely seen, and this is an opportunity to own a firing example of a special limited edition model that will be highly valued by collectors. The grips are fairly sharp and all parts are matching in the 17xx range. Lemat revolver civil war pistol lemat gun firearm rifle shot shotgun weapon. Lemat could not have wished for a more enthusiastic and successful rollout for his new handgun. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen. The free gun price guide is available to everyone, no matter whether you are looking for gun prices, firearms prices, handgun prices, shotgun prices.
Pietta has recreated this nineshot revolver with an additional singleshot barrel. A revolver also called a wheel gun is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers and at least one barrel for firing. We consider the arm far superior to any we have seen for the use of cavalry acting against indians or when charging on a square of infantry or a battery of field pieces. The mid19th century was a time in american history that gave birth to a number of innovative firearm designs. This unique sidearm was also known as the grape shot revolver. Antique pistols and revolvers andrew bottomley antique arms. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package. Jean alexander francois lemat of new orleans, louisiana. The firearms price guide is a free online price guide for guns, as well as a free online price guide for firearms, free online price guide for hand guns and free online price guide for used guns.
Just prior to the civil war an inventor named jean francois alexander lemat invented a revolver known then as the grapeshot revolver. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, toprated items, promotions and more. If they cant help you, then ask for a referral to someone who can. Lemat revolver civil war pistol lemat gun firearm rifle shot. In addition to a rifled upper barrel, these singleaction percussion revolvers were also fitted with a separatelyfired smoothbore lower barrel that contained a buckshot load. This gun was inspected by john sexton and the foregoing statement is his descriptive analysis. Many people would like to know the value of their guns. Here is a wonderful piece of history i sold in 2006 lemat revolver rare 1st model confederate lemat grapeshot revolver. It was developed in new orleans in 1856 by jean alexander le mat, whose manufacturing effort was backed by major p. Here are the most popular books gun digest offers 2020 standard catalog of firearms the gold standard in firearms pricing. The gun was famed for its 9 shot capacity and an under barrel 16 or 18 gauge shotgun, and was favored by confederate soldiers during the civil war.
Gun digest offers many industrystandard gun pricing books. The colt army and navy models, along with the socalled 1858 remington actually first produced around 1863 will be the ones most commonly. The most unique confederate pistol used in the american civil war 18611865 is the famous lemat revolver, often referred to as the grapeshot pistol. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. The lemat wasnt just a revolver in addition to its bullets. Firearms price guide gun price guide handgun price. Lemat centerfire pistol and carbine at ria forgotten weapons. Shown on these following pages are examples of the many firearms that have been imported by.
Get gun prices with latest blue book of gun values. Todays post is a guest article by kymm wilson, on the subject of the very rare lemat carbine, which he was put quite a bit of work into recreating. Lemat revolver for sale antique gun, sword, weapon and. Aug, 2009 download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for navy arms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one. Shop online for black powder guns and supplies at hinterland outfitters, including black powder rifles, pistols, revolvers and bullets. It is in gray patina mixing with gunmetal gray with the slightest traces of blue in protected areas.
I never looked one up in the blue book or the auctions. Get gun prices with latest blue book of gun values daily. In this video ill be showing the confederate lemat cap and ball revolver in. The civil warera lemat revolver is one of those rare oddity weapons that is so rare, collectors might consider a modern reproduction model for two reasons not only does it cost much less than an original antiqueyou can fire it too. Download your free storm tactical printable target pack 62 printable moa targets with dot drills rifle range in yards this impressive target pack from our friends at storm tactical contains 62 printable targets for rifle and handgun range use. This is the second model issue o this famed confederate gun. Newest edition of the blue book of gun values to be released. Lemat was actually far ahead of his time and produced the pistol and the. Lemat revolver pistol civil war lemat revolver shotgun history confederate officer lemat revolver small arms firearms handgun unique invention army cavalry weapon gun.
Hardback in near fine condition with a very good dust jacket. Black powder guns for sale muzzleloading rifles, revolvers. In combat, the firepower from the pistol barrel plus a hefty dose of blue whistlers made the lemat a fearsome weapon to face. Lemat revolver internet movie firearms database guns.
There were only about 2000 of them made and i did see one cartridge gun but i dont know if it was a one off copy or what i only saw a picture of. You can order them directly from the publisher through at a great price. May 28, 2015 lemat could not have wished for a more enthusiastic and successful rollout for his new handgun. We stock a full range of muzzleloading supplies, including bullet starters, cappers, cleaning gear, flasks, and more. The gun continued being used as a hunting gun after the war, but at some point was set aside and neglected. The lemat was immensely popular among confederate cavalrymen and infantry officers. The lemat was an american civil war 18611865 revolver emerging from the resourcesstrapped confederate states of america.
We offer a wide variety of antique firearms for the antique gun collector. Black powder guns for sale guns for sale online gun shop. I just recently came upon the lemat revolvers and also the lemat revolving carbine. At over 2,500 pages, it lists over 1,700 manufacturers, 22,700 models and over 500,000 individual values. Lemat revolver rare confederate 1st model lemat grapeshot. Updated annually, this book is indispensible for the serious collector. It is more rugged due to the knob barrel release, different from the lever that would not flip down when the weapon fires.
Army, who would later serve as a general in the confederate army. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. In this video im taking a look at a centerfire lemat revolver and a centerfire lemat carbine, both extremely rare guns. After a round is fired the hammer is cocked and the next chamber in the cylinder is aligned with the barrel by the. What makes this revolver unique is the addition of a second smoothbore barrel, of approximately. This is a certified lemat with serial number 042, issued in a limited edition of only 500 worldwide in remembrance of general j. We consider the arm far superior to any we have seen for the use of cavalry acting against indians or when charging on a.
The new 38th edition of the blue book of gun values is slated for release on april 1, 2017. Flaydermans guide to antique american firearms and their values isnt just another gun value book. The revolver is a nine shot 44 caliber and the lower barrel in 65 caliber. Pietta lemat cavalry model percussion revolver gun.
Sep 25, 2011 you are talking about a piece fo history that has considerable value exact value depends on condition. Sep 01, 2006 the confederate lemat revolver doug adams on. No other weapon is so emblematic of the confederacy. They use the same basic principles as the early muzzleloading guns, but look quite different. The lemat percussion revolver was invented by a french american gunsmith and first issued in 1861. Ware owned the gun prior to the civil war and carried it with him in crenshaws battery. The lemat design offered enhanced firepower that was especially effective in close combat situations. Every item listed for sale on our website is in stock now and is available for you to purchase. As one of the most intriguing military firearms ever produced, the lemat was part. Every item on our website is guaranteed to be authentic and to be as. Why wasnt the lemat revolver ever given a cartridge conversion. Inscribed cyst le mat paris on the top of the 7 barrel.
In the 100th book in the series, prodigals return, doc upgrades to a modern. Organized for quick reference, the book features a standardized numbering system, extensive crossreferencing and a. Winchester 70 featherweight 300 wsm bolt action rifle. Stuart and to mark the dedication of the general stuartcolonel mosby museum. Lemat revolver pistol civil war lemat revolver shotgun gun. With a 9 round barrel and weighing over four pounds, the colt walker was a weapon for the toughest soldiers and frontier lawmen. The barrel fastening pin is missing with a screw in its place. May 21, 2014 todays post is a guest article by kymm wilson, on the subject of the very rare lemat carbine, which he was put quite a bit of work into recreating. Lemat revolver civil war pistol lemat gun firearm rifle shot shotgun weapon caliber shell smoothbore musket guns small arms carbine muzzle percussion flintlock repeating repeater caplock breechloader. Warmans civil war collectibles identification and price guide. Why wasnt the lemat revolver ever given a cartridge. The lemat revolver has always held a special place in the hearts of civil war enthusiasts.
Lemat revolver civil war pistol lemat gun firearm rifle shot shotgun weapon caliber shell smoothbore musket guns small arms carbine muzzle percussion flintlock. Navy arms company all models gun values by gun digest. Since the lemat revolver was such a truly unique firearm design, and is closely associated with the confederate cause, america remembers is proud to introduce a unique individually handengraved edition in remembrance of the 150th anniversary of the civil war. The book addresses all aspects of lemats unique handgun and weapons system in all models and. The pietta le mat cavalry is a beautiful pistol it is a pity that they dont make a blank firing version for the american civil war re enactors i think they would sell quite a few, i would be one of the first in line cos i havent got a fire arms licence but i do like collecting them. The other option is to call blue book at 18008774867 and have them do the research for you. The le mat revolver was designed by frenchman jean alexandre francois lemat for the confederates during the u. An n is marked on the hammer flat for unknown reasons.
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