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-bore …

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.

Oct 28, 2024 · We take a closer look at the iconic LeMat revolver, the Confederate hand cannon of the Civil War. For the first time in a war, ironclad, steam-propelled warships cruised waterways as armies …

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 known generals.

One of the most colorful - certainly the most unusual - of Confederate arms is the Le Mat revolver, produced in France under contract for the Confederacy. They were smuggled into the South by …

The Le Mat revolver is considered the most awesome hand-held firing weapon ever produced. This nine-shot revolver with a 20GA single-shot barrel was a favorite among Confederate cavalry officers.

Sep 12, 2025 · Known for its dual-barrel design, the LeMat was favored by Confederate officers. The new models, including four configurations and faithful reproductions, combine historical authenticity …

The Le Mat was a preferred sidearm among Confederate cavalry officers. This reproduction is a .44 caliber nine-shot revolver, that also features a 20GA single-shot barrel underneath the main barrel.

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 Stuart and …

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 …