Antique pistols and revolvers andrew bottomley antique arms. The revolver is a nine shot 44 caliber and the lower barrel in 65 caliber. 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 is in gray patina mixing with gunmetal gray with the slightest traces of blue in protected areas. 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. 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. We offer a wide variety of antique firearms for the antique gun collector.
Firearms price guide gun price guide handgun price. 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. Lemat centerfire pistol and carbine at ria forgotten weapons. The book addresses all aspects of lemats unique handgun and weapons system in all models and. Lemat revolver wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Shop online for black powder guns and supplies at hinterland outfitters, including black powder rifles, pistols, revolvers and bullets. Shown on these following pages are examples of the many firearms that have been imported by.
What sets it apart from other revolver designs is the 20gauge. Sep 01, 2006 the confederate lemat revolver doug adams on. 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. Newest edition of the blue book of gun values to be released. The photos of unusual lemat revolvers are worth the price along. 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. This gun was inspected by john sexton and the foregoing statement is his descriptive analysis. 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. 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. Now in its 37th edition, the big book of gun values is the most used reference in the nra museums office. This is the second model issue o this famed confederate gun.
The most unique confederate pistol used in the american civil war 18611865 is the famous lemat revolver, often referred to as the grapeshot pistol. The lemat percussion revolver was invented by a french american gunsmith and first issued in 1861. No other weapon is so emblematic of the confederacy. The documentation suggests that the confederate government rejected the carbines on the basis of price, but a. In this video ill be showing the confederate lemat cap and ball revolver in. The lemat wasnt just a revolver in addition to its bullets. Lemat was actually far ahead of his time and produced the pistol and the. This is a collector edition lemat revolver from the american historical foundation. 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. 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. Ware owned the gun prior to the civil war and carried it with him in crenshaws battery. Here is a wonderful piece of history i sold in 2006 lemat revolver rare 1st model confederate lemat grapeshot revolver. 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.
Lemat revolver for sale antique gun, sword, weapon and. Here are the most popular books gun digest offers 2020 standard catalog of firearms the gold standard in firearms pricing. You can currently preorder the price guide through. You are talking about a piece fo history that has considerable value exact value depends on condition. May 28, 2015 lemat could not have wished for a more enthusiastic and successful rollout for his new handgun. I never looked one up in the blue book or the auctions. As one of the most intriguing military firearms ever produced, the lemat was part. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen. 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. It is beautifully crafted and has significant historical value. Lemat grape shot revolver nineshot capandball revolver. Stuart and to mark the dedication of the general stuartcolonel mosby museum. 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.
I just recently came upon the lemat revolvers and also the lemat revolving carbine. The revolver allows the user to fire multiple rounds without reloading after every shot, unlike older singleshot firearms. 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 lemat was a private venture development begun in 1855 intended as a heavy weapon for mounted cavalry officers with design attributed to dr. In this video im taking a look at a centerfire lemat revolver and a centerfire lemat carbine, both extremely rare guns. Gun digest offers many industrystandard gun pricing books. They use the same basic principles as the early muzzleloading guns, but look quite different. Jean alexander francois lemat of new orleans, louisiana. 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 lemat revolver at fallout 4 nexus mods and community.
Lemat revolver internet movie firearms database guns in. This is a certified lemat with serial number 042, issued in a limited edition of only 500 worldwide in remembrance of general j. We have family history that has been passed down with the gun stating that our ancestor pfc. Pietta has recreated this nineshot revolver with an additional singleshot barrel. 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. Get gun prices with latest blue book of gun values. In the 100th book in the series, prodigals return, doc upgrades to a modern.
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. Every item on our website is guaranteed to be authentic and to be as. The other option is to call blue book at 18008774867 and have them do the research for you. Go to the dixie gun works website, find the lemat navy, and read the comments about it. Navy arms company all models gun values by gun digest. As the first limited edition lemat ever issued, it has a class of distinction. Pietta lemat cavalry model percussion revolver gun. Lemat revolver pistol civil war lemat revolver shotgun gun. 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. Why wasnt the lemat revolver ever given a cartridge. Lemat revolver civil war pistol lemat gun firearm rifle shot. Why wasnt the lemat revolver ever given a cartridge conversion.
Another way to get a guns value is to go to a local gun dealer or gunsmith. An n is marked on the hammer flat for unknown reasons. The barrel fastening pin is missing with a screw in its place. Just prior to the civil war an inventor named jean francois alexander lemat invented a revolver known then as the grapeshot revolver. Organized for quick reference, the book features a standardized numbering system, extensive crossreferencing and a. Hardback in near fine condition with a very good dust jacket. Lemat revolver pistol civil war lemat revolver shotgun history confederate officer lemat revolver small arms firearms handgun unique invention army cavalry weapon gun. What makes this revolver unique is the addition of a second smoothbore barrel, of approximately. If they cant help you, then ask for a referral to someone who can. Francois alexandre lemat of new orleans, louisiana. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, toprated items, promotions and more.
The grapeshot lemat was a versatile handgun that was capable of firing shot loads or regular projectiles. The lemat was immensely popular among confederate cavalrymen and infantry officers. The lemat revolver has always held a special place in the hearts of civil war enthusiasts. What fascinated me about these firearms is the dual modes of fire. The le mat revolver was designed by frenchman jean alexandre francois lemat for the confederates during the u. Gen sterling price appointed a board of officers, and in 1859 the le mat.
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It is more rugged due to the knob barrel release, different from the lever that would not flip down when the weapon fires. Every item listed for sale on our website is in stock now and is available for you to purchase. With a 9 round barrel and weighing over four pounds, the colt walker was a weapon for the toughest soldiers and frontier lawmen. 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. The lemat was an american civil war 18611865 revolver emerging from the resourcesstrapped confederate states of america.
Each lemat is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 500, and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity. Lemat revolver rare confederate 1st model lemat grapeshot. Although produced in paris, belgium, and london, these pistols were invented by dr. The grips are fairly sharp and all parts are matching in the 17xx range. Many people would like to know the value of their guns. Ps, floridaboy, if you are thinking of getting a lemat, get the navy model. Rifles including bolt action, lever action and rimfire. It was developed in new orleans in 1856 by jean alexander le mat, whose manufacturing effort was backed by major p.
In combat, the firepower from the pistol barrel plus a hefty dose of blue whistlers made the lemat a fearsome weapon to face. The gun continued being used as a hunting gun after the war, but at some point was set aside and neglected. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. The mid19th century was a time in american history that gave birth to a number of innovative firearm designs. 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. Antique pistols and revolvers andrew bottomley antique. 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. Army, who would later serve as a general in the confederate army. 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. Aug, 2009 download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for navy arms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms.
The lemat design offered enhanced firepower that was especially effective in close combat situations. 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. 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. 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. Inscribed cyst le mat paris on the top of the 7 barrel.
Lemat could not have wished for a more enthusiastic and successful rollout for his new handgun. The free gun price guide is available to everyone, no matter whether you are looking for gun prices, firearms prices, handgun prices, shotgun prices. Black powder guns for sale muzzleloading rifles, revolvers. The revolvers have the main 9shot mode on top and underneath it is a 20 gauge singleshot shotgun or a smooth bore shot. Warmans civil war collectibles identification and price guide. 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 new 38th edition of the blue book of gun values is slated for release on april 1, 2017. Lemat revolver civil war pistol lemat gun firearm rifle shot shotgun weapon. You can order them directly from the publisher through at a great price. The colt army and navy models, along with the socalled 1858 remington actually first produced around 1863 will be the ones most commonly. 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. 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.
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