SOLD - ANIB Navy Arms LeMat Cavalry Model Revolver

Description

8/3/23 - This 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, Italian made, reproduction of the First Model LeMat, Cavalry Model which has a nine-shot, .451 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. This one is in like-new condition with no signs of wear or use. Mint bores. It comes with its original box - the foam on the inside is starting to deteriorate.