The LeMat revolver was a .42 or .36 caliber cap & ball black powder revolver invented by Jean Alexandre LeMat of France, which featured an unusual secondary 16 to 20 gauge smooth …

The central barrel is smooth-bore and can function as a short-barreled .20 gauge shotgun (hence the name "Grape Shot Revolver") with the shooter selecting whether to fire from the cylinder or …

The Le Mat revolver is considered the most awesome hand-held firing weapon ever produced. This nine-shot revolver with a 20GA single-shot barrel was a favorite among Confederate …

Oct 28, 2024 · We take a closer look at the iconic LeMat revolver, the Confederate hand cannon of the Civil War. For the first time in a war, ironclad, steam-propelled warships cruised …

May 3, 2022 · The LeMat revolver was a unique Civil War-era wheel gun chambered in .42-caliber that also fired a 20-gauge projectile.

This Le Mat Cavalry revolver has a silvery gray patina finish. The cavalry model features a lanyard ring on the bottom of the grip, spur triggerguard and lever barrel release. The walnut grip is …

Outstanding high quality and solidly built revolver. A bit of an aristocrat it requires some study and a more delicate touch when loading. The conical ball cast by the LeMat mold throws a heavy …

Mar 8, 2022 · The LeMat revolver was one man’s innovative effort to give European and American soldiers the ultimate in single-handed, close-quarters firepower.

Jul 1, 2013 · 2nd Model LeMat revolver, view of firing pin. With the Civil War warming up, LeMat quickly captured a 5,000-unit contract for his revolver at $35 per weapon, more than twice the …

These revolvers were manufactured from 1856 to 1865, with less than 2,900 being produced. They were made in Paris, France, and Birmingham, England. Many were purchased by the …