Guns International #: 101271585
Seller's Inventory #: BP18-200

Category - Navy Arms Revolvers - Replica Revolvers

Category
Navy Arms Revolvers
Replica Revolvers

Navy Arms Le Mat Revolver, Cavalry Model, Cal. .44 / .65 Percussion

Description:
The mid-1800s were a time in American history that gave birth to a number of innovative firearm designs, and this truly unique, unusual sidearm was also known as the "Grape Shot Revolver."  Developed in New Orleans in 1856 by Dr. Jean LeMat and backed by Pierre G.T. Beauregard, who was to become a general with the Confederacy.  Roughly 2,900 were produced.  This is an accurate Navy Arms Company / F.LL Pietta, Italian made, reproduction of the First Model LeMat, Cavalry Model which has a nine-shot, .44-caliber cylinder and rifled 6-3/4" barrel. What sets it apart from other revolver designs is the 20-gauge, .65 inch diameter 5-7/8" smoothbore barrel, originally intended for firing buckshot.  Both are fired by a pivoting striker on the hammer.  In combat, the firepower from the pistol barrel, plus a hefty dose of "blue whistlers", made the LeMat a fearsome weapon to face. Accurate details like the swivel lanyard ring and trigger guard spur duplicate those found on originals. The loading lever is mounted on the left side.  This Le Mat revolver is in as new/unfired condition and comes in its original box and all paper-work.  This is one "hunk" of a handgun.                                                                   PRICE:    $1,250             We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, dealer of fine firearms since 1974.   PH. 859-276-1419         We Buy, Sell and Trade Firearms & Knives.    Have a Individual Firearm,  Firearms Collection, or Firearms Estate to sell, let us know, we can buy or consignment sell it for you.       (sales at am-firearms)

SOLD