Dual-wielding Schofields in RDR2 is a deadly combo, and since the revolver is available fairly early in Red . IMI used conventional rifling in their prototype pistols, but went with polygonal rifling in their production .50 Desert Eagles. Roughly 2,900 were produced. Later, during the American Civil War, a lighter .35-caliber pistol with a .55-caliber (28-gauge) smooth bore barrel was produced. The answer is probably no. Imagine so, but most likely it would end up being 410, so then whats the point? Once it had, major manufacturers such as Smith & Wesson and Remington got into the revolver market. Taurus is an exception because they rifle the barrels of their Judge revolvers. The user of this pistol was able to switch between revolver and shotgun using a pivoting striker on the hammer. It was chambered in .42 and .63 (around 20-gauge) calibers and had a 6.75-inch barrel. anyway, is it possible to recreate one of these? October 2019 edited October 2019. Le Mat Revolver . Often, when firearms try to take on multiple roles or features, accuracy and efficiency suffer. Both are fired by a pivoting striker. Blue finish with case hardened frame and Blade front sights. The barrel is 7 1/2" long. Chamber one in .308 over 3" 12ga. What makes the LeMatt so strong is that the shotgun barrel is the axle for the revolver cylinder. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, top-rated items, promotions and more! Beauregard, a respected army officer, did ultimately switch sides to fight for the Confederacy. Read Next: 7 of the Worst Military Weapons Youve Probably Never Heard Of. Published May 3, 2022 9:21 AM EDT. You cannot paste images directly. Checkered walnut grips. The conical ball cast by the LeMat mold throws a heavy punch and the shot capacity is unmatched in any BP revolver. For those that don't know, a LeMat is a black-powder revolver with a 20gauge shotgun bore as the axle of the cylinder. Either ATF didn't care on that one and never bothered to pursue it, or it was designated a sporting cartridge. Shooting this fine piece is being part of history. There are a metric shit load of break top 12ga singles around, this is a do-able project! cylinder and rifled 6.75" octagonal barrel with 1:30 twist. This unique sidearm was also known as the "Grape Shot Revolver." LeMat Cartridge Conversion. 1 in 30" twist. An accurate reproduction of the first model LeMat, this Cavalry version has a nine-shot, .44 cal. It was not the most popular on the battlefield but was one of the strangest. Contact us to learn more about firearms that guarantee an awesome shooting experience. [6], The LeMat revolver was manufactured from 1856 to 1865, with approximately 2,900 being produced. I was thinking about how 12gauge shotguns are allowed to throw a .67 caliber slug, because they are labled as 12 gauge (and meet ANSI Specs for those shells), and not .67 caliber, even if they have rifled barrels. and another in .223 over .410! Made By Pietta. you can load cartridges in through the back. I say imagine because I am not a ballistics expert, I'm just weird enough that I like math. Anything requiring it is just not going to be a good enough seller to justify the R&D, prototype, and tooling up expense. The distinguishing characteristic of LeMats revolver is that its 9-shot .44 cylinder revolves around a separate central barrel of larger caliber than the chambers in the cylinder proper. LeMat; 1836 Texas Paterson; 1851 Models; 1858 Army and Sheriff. Modern repro of a LeMat Revolver. This manufacturer was urged not to go into production, because doing so would reclassify all milsurp .50BMG ammo as handgun AP, illegal to sell, manufacture to sell, and illegal to possess in many states, including here in Florida. eCommerce Software by 3dcart. Just leave that alone and make no attempt to convert it. What is the Mossberg "Just in Case" considered? [2], Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 00:27, armed forces of the Confederate States of America, U.S. Patent 15,925 issued on 21 October 1856, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=LeMat_Revolver&oldid=1140415441, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 00:27. I'd like to see if it would be commercially viable for a company to make a carbine version and then the AOW version. A 3" barrel wouldn't be completely useless with .410, but I'd get a 6" if I were in the market for a Raging Judge. Modern firearms are listed as "Requires FFL", and must be transferred through a licensed FFL dealer in your area. He secured a U.S . Fewer production numbers may be unflattering at the time of an invention, but it makes the guns rare. Additionally, the loading process with the utilization of a ramrod was not convenient, especially considering the development of rear loading cylinders around the same time. [3], When war broke out, LeMat received Confederate contracts to produce 5,000 revolvers, and plans were laid to manufacture the gun abroad and then import them into the Confederacy, which lacked the necessary facilities to produce the weapon locally. The octagonal rifled barrel is 6 3/4" long. However, with the advent of revolvers there was a rise in the sidearms soldiers and officers carried. The player will need to acquire this weapon to achieve 100% completion. Will send close-up pictures of actual firearm to interested buyers. Up to 2,400 LeMats were smuggled into the Confederacy to arm cavalry units. The LeMat Revolver was a .42 calibre revolver invented by Dr. Jean Alexandre of New Orleans. The modern "grapeshot revolver" movement was sparked in the 1990s by the MIL Thunder 5 revolver. If you built a modern-day LeMat revolver that used a 20-gauge fixed cartridge in a barrel with a smooth bore, the result would be an AOW. While powerful, it was better served in a close-quarter combat situation. The Schofield is the most well-balanced sidearm and the best revolver in RDR2. There is still a $200 tax if you manufacture it on a Form 1. Many designers and companies waited in the wings for the patents to expire in the 1850s, years before the Civil War began. The process is finished with the antiquing of the grips. Invented in 1856 by Dr. J.A.F. A conversion cylinder is not available for this model. Quote Scott Kenny Executive Member Member 144 985 posts Author Posted March 26, 2012 The AOW version would probably have a 8" barrel or so, with a ~5.5 to 6" rifled barrel for the pistol caliber. 36 caliber cap & ball black powder revolver invented by Dr. Jean Alexandre LeMat of New Orleans, which featured a rather unusual secondary 16 gauge smoothbore barrel capable of firing buckshot, and saw service with the armed forces of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War of 1861 - 1865. The basic idea is a revolver, in which the axle is a shotgun barrel, and you have a shotgun shell as well as 9 rounds of whatever ammunition you want. The content presented here is intended to inform, to educate, and even to entertain. The issue with 20 gauge is that it's over 1/2 inch bore, so it's a DD unless you get the ATF to agree that it is a "sporting weapon". This keeps it simpler. The 100th book is where he got the modern centerfire one. The first models were manufactured by John Krider of Philadelphia, with the second model (the first overseas model) being produced by Charles Frederic Girard and Son of Paris. Beauregard, who was to become a general with the Confederacy. For privacy reasons, do not use your full name or email address for nickname. I'm just wondering if a break-top design could survive the force of a 20gauge. This LeMat "Grapeshot" revolver was invented by Dr. Jean Alexandre Francois LeMat of New Orleans, Louisiana circa 1856 and is a 9-shot, .42 caliber percussion revolver which features a massive and unique secondary .63 caliber smooth bore barrel capable of firing either buckshot or grapeshot. The original was a 16 guage shotgun, but besides being very rare, this would be quite a handfull. If you install a smoothbore barrel in your 9mm handgun so it'll work better with those CCI shotshells, you've manufactured an AOW. He wanted everything he added to be weldable, which meant steel. The loading lever is mounted on the left side. My Lemat is one of the finest revolvers produced. It was a pain in my bottom & I will never do . And at least with reproductions, you have a better opportunity to fire the gun. The distinguishing characteristic of LeMats revolver is that its 9-shot .44 cylinder revolves around a separate central barrel of larger caliber than the chambers in the cylinder proper. It is a place to teach, to learn, and to collaborate and interact. The revolver uses #11 caps. Beauregard, who was to become a General with the Confederacy, roughly 2,900 were produced. I've got to take Gary's tack here, what ruling? Someone should have told John Linebaugh. (A 2.5" .410 000 buckshot load only has 4 balls of shot. The Le Mat shot barrel is fired by cocking the hammer and flipping down the hammer nose to strike the lower nipple for the barrel. Carried BP before that. Now, back to that non authoritative article. An accurate reproduction of the First Model LeMat, our Cavalry version has a nine-shot, .44-caliber cylinder and rifled 6-3/4 barrel. Confederate gun runners were able to slip shipments of the gun through the U.S. Navy blockade, and it is estimated that about 2,500 made it into Confederate service. . Others become highly collectible. 20 gauge won't work unless it is 18" long or an AOW. And every so often the ATF says, "Oh, our bad, that's really a machine gun. Stored in a silicone sock but has very LIGHT rust on some of the bluing. & Y. and Amoskeag), Remington 1858 New Model, .36 Navy and .44 Army, Colt Walker, 1st Model Dragoon & Whitneyville Hartford, Colt Baby Dragoon, Wells Fargo and Pocket Revolvers, M1859,1863 & 1874 Sharps Rifles and Carbines, Bags, Boxes, Lock Covers & Powder Storage. A modern-day version would look a little different, since it'd have to have a top-strap for lockup Wonder if you could have the swingout around the pistol-caliber barrel? He entered a partnership with P.G.T Beauregard (a major in the U.S. Army). The caliber has some bearing, in that if it's over .50 the ATF might decide it's a DD. Your link has been automatically embedded. Contents 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 20 gauge smooth-bore barrel capable of firing buckshot. Prior to the popularization of revolvers and other repeaters, citizens and the military alike often sought combination weapons. David lightly sands the checkering to simulate wear before the grips are stained dark and sealed with an oil finish. Handguns are the most common group of firearms. , Dixie Gun Works. The purpose of this secondary barrel was said to aid in foraging for game. The LeMat is a cap and ball revolver with a single-shot, smooth bore barrel of buckshot beneath the main barrel, allowing players to switch between revolver and shotgun ammunition at their leisure. Would it be feasible to recreate this, perhaps in .357 mag/[.410/28/20 guage]? [1][2], The distinguishing characteristic of LeMat's revolver is that its 9-shot cylinder revolves around a separate central barrel of larger caliber than the chambers in the cylinder proper. The Pietta LeMat Cavalry .44-Cal. 5 yr. ago Yeah, with room for rimmed caridges, a big center chamber and two barrels that thing is going to weigh a ton. This extremely rare LeMat revolver is estimated at $11,000-$17,000. Price: $1,395.00. This percussion revolver was designed by Dr. Jean Alexandre Francois LeMat, of New Orleans.