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.
