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 …

Sep 17, 2025 · The LeMat’s unique combination of firepower and versatility cemented its place in firearms history. With its nine-shot revolving cylinder and an additional smoothbore barrel for …

Nov 22, 2025 · One gun that fits squarely in that description is the LeMat “grapeshot revolver,” originally introduced in reproduction form in the 1980s by Pietta Firearms.

This percussion revolver was designed by Dr. Jean Alexandre Francois LeMat, of New Orleans. LeMat was assisted in this enterprise by P. G. T. Beauregard, one of the Confederacy’s well …

I received my Lemat after a number of years being on the wait list and let me say it was well worth the wait. The quality is exceptional the valuing and color case hardening is absolutely beautiful …

The distinguishing characteristic of LeMat's revolver is that its 9-shot .44 cylinder revolves around a separate central barrel of larger caliber than the chambers in the cylinder proper.

Sep 18, 2025 · With its nine-shot revolving cylinder and an additional smoothbore barrel for buckshot, the LeMat gave its bearer a distinct battlefield advantage. Carried by Confederate …

Invented in 1856 by Dr. J.A.F. LeMat of New Orleans and manufactured in Paris, France, and Birhamingham, England. The Lemat was a favorite sidearm of Confederate Generals Jeb …

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.

The "grapeshot" LeMat was a versatile handgun that was capable of firing shot loads or regular projectiles. Although produced in Paris, Belgium, and London, these pistols were invented by …