Lemat revolver civil war pistol lemat gun firearm rifle shot. 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. Army, who would later serve as a general in the confederate army. 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. We stock a full range of muzzleloading supplies, including bullet starters, cappers, cleaning gear, flasks, and more. Gen sterling price appointed a board of officers, and in 1859 the le mat. Lemat could not have wished for a more enthusiastic and successful rollout for his new handgun. They use the same basic principles as the early muzzleloading guns, but look quite different. In this video im taking a look at a centerfire lemat revolver and a centerfire lemat carbine, both extremely rare guns. The new 38th edition of the blue book of gun values is slated for release on april 1, 2017. I just recently came upon the lemat revolvers and also the lemat revolving carbine. You are talking about a piece fo history that has considerable value exact value depends on condition.
Francois alexandre lemat of new orleans, louisiana. Antique pistols and revolvers andrew bottomley antique. Lemat revolver rare confederate 1st model lemat grapeshot. 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. The colt army and navy models, along with the socalled 1858 remington actually first produced around 1863 will be the ones most commonly. Hardback in near fine condition with a very good dust jacket. With a 9 round barrel and weighing over four pounds, the colt walker was a weapon for the toughest soldiers and frontier lawmen. As one of the most intriguing military firearms ever produced, the lemat was part. The one pistol that caught my eye is the lemat, which is a southern import during the war between the states, its a very nice piece. 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.
Why wasnt the lemat revolver ever given a cartridge. Inscribed cyst le mat paris on the top of the 7 barrel. This is the second model issue o this famed confederate gun. 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. Aug, 2009 download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for navy arms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms.
The mid19th century was a time in american history that gave birth to a number of innovative firearm designs. Lemat grape shot revolver nineshot capandball revolver. An n is marked on the hammer flat for unknown reasons. If they cant help you, then ask for a referral to someone who can. Lemat revolver internet movie firearms database guns. Gun digest offers many industrystandard gun pricing books. 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. Every item listed for sale on our website is in stock now and is available for you to purchase.
Ps, floridaboy, if you are thinking of getting a lemat, get the navy model. Ware owned the gun prior to the civil war and carried it with him in crenshaws battery. Updated annually, this book is indispensible for the serious collector. The most unique confederate pistol used in the american civil war 18611865 is the famous lemat revolver, often referred to as the grapeshot pistol. Get gun prices with latest blue book of gun values daily. The lemat wasnt just a revolver in addition to its bullets. The lemat revolver has always held a special place in the hearts of civil war enthusiasts. In the 100th book in the series, prodigals return, doc upgrades to a modern. Navy arms company all models gun values by gun digest. Lemat revolver civil war pistol lemat gun firearm rifle shot shotgun weapon caliber shell smoothbore musket guns small arms carbine muzzle percussion flintlock. 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. Now in its 37th edition, the big book of gun values is the most used reference in the nra museums office.
The lemat revolver at fallout 4 nexus mods and community. 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. What makes this revolver unique is the addition of a second smoothbore barrel, of approximately. 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. 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. Pietta has recreated this nineshot revolver with an additional singleshot barrel. Be sure to ask what the charge is for an appraisal before having the value established. Lemat was actually far ahead of his time and produced the pistol and the. Organized for quick reference, the book features a standardized numbering system, extensive crossreferencing and a.
As the first limited edition lemat ever issued, it has a class of distinction. 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. Every item on our website is guaranteed to be authentic and to be as. Lemat revolver for sale antique gun, sword, weapon and. At over 2,500 pages, it lists over 1,700 manufacturers, 22,700 models and over 500,000 individual values. 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. Many people would like to know the value of their guns. Pietta lemat cavalry model percussion revolver gun. Winchester 70 featherweight 300 wsm bolt action rifle. 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.
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. It is beautifully crafted and has significant historical value. This is a certified lemat with serial number 042, issued in a limited edition of only 500 worldwide in remembrance of general j. In this video ill be showing the confederate lemat cap and ball revolver in. After a round is fired the hammer is cocked and the next chamber in the cylinder is aligned with the barrel by the. Go to the dixie gun works website, find the lemat navy, and read the comments about it. The barrel fastening pin is missing with a screw in its place.
I never looked one up in the blue book or the auctions. Get gun prices with latest blue book of gun values. Why wasnt the lemat revolver ever given a cartridge conversion. In combat, the firepower from the pistol barrel plus a hefty dose of blue whistlers made the lemat a fearsome weapon to face. Black powder guns for sale muzzleloading rifles, revolvers. 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. Each lemat is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 500, and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.
The documentation suggests that the confederate government rejected the carbines on the basis of price, but a. Just prior to the civil war an inventor named jean francois alexander lemat invented a revolver known then as the grapeshot revolver. The photos of unusual lemat revolvers are worth the price along. 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. 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. The grips are fairly sharp and all parts are matching in the 17xx range. Lemat centerfire pistol and carbine at ria forgotten weapons. Lemat revolver pistol civil war lemat revolver shotgun history confederate officer lemat revolver small arms firearms handgun unique invention army cavalry weapon gun. Flaydermans guide to antique american firearms and their values isnt just another gun value book. 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. Firearms price guide gun price guide handgun price.
Lemat revolver wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The lemat was a private venture development begun in 1855 intended as a heavy weapon for mounted cavalry officers with design attributed to dr. Lemat revolver pistol civil war lemat revolver shotgun gun. May 28, 2015 lemat could not have wished for a more enthusiastic and successful rollout for his new handgun.
What fascinated me about these firearms is the dual modes of fire. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, toprated items, promotions and more. The book addresses all aspects of lemats unique handgun and weapons system in all models and. Lemat revolver internet movie firearms database guns in. Black powder guns for sale guns for sale online gun shop.
Most people who order them from us have heard of the lemat revolver and want one, said keri mcdonald, sales manager with taylors co. This unique sidearm was also known as the grape shot revolver. 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. Another way to get a guns value is to go to a local gun dealer or gunsmith. Warmans civil war collectibles identification and price guide. 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. It is in gray patina mixing with gunmetal gray with the slightest traces of blue in protected areas. It was developed in new orleans in 1856 by jean alexander le mat, whose manufacturing effort was backed by major p. The grapeshot lemat was a versatile handgun that was capable of firing shot loads or regular projectiles. 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. You can currently preorder the price guide through.
What sets it apart from other revolver designs is the 20gauge. The revolvers have the main 9shot mode on top and underneath it is a 20 gauge singleshot shotgun or a smooth bore shot. The lemat percussion revolver was invented by a french american gunsmith and first issued in 1861. The revolver is a nine shot 44 caliber and the lower barrel in 65 caliber. You can order them directly from the publisher through at a great price. This gun was inspected by john sexton and the foregoing statement is his descriptive analysis. The lemat design offered enhanced firepower that was especially effective in close combat situations. Jean alexander francois lemat of new orleans, louisiana. The le mat revolver was designed by frenchman jean alexandre francois lemat for the confederates during the u. Rifles including bolt action, lever action and rimfire. We consider the arm far superior to any we have seen for the use of cavalry acting against indians or when charging on a. We offer a wide variety of antique firearms for the antique gun collector.
Lemat revolver civil war pistol lemat gun firearm rifle shot shotgun weapon. 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. 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. 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.
Antique pistols and revolvers andrew bottomley antique arms. 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. Shown on these following pages are examples of the many firearms that have been imported by. No other weapon is so emblematic of the confederacy. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. The gun continued being used as a hunting gun after the war, but at some point was set aside and neglected. Newest edition of the blue book of gun values to be released. This is a collector edition lemat revolver from the american historical foundation. We have family history that has been passed down with the gun stating that our ancestor pfc. The free gun price guide is available to everyone, no matter whether you are looking for gun prices, firearms prices, handgun prices, shotgun prices. It is more rugged due to the knob barrel release, different from the lever that would not flip down when the weapon fires. The revolver allows the user to fire multiple rounds without reloading after every shot, unlike older singleshot firearms. Stuart and to mark the dedication of the general stuartcolonel mosby museum. Here are the most popular books gun digest offers 2020 standard catalog of firearms the gold standard in firearms pricing.
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