This video from Brownells Gun Techs Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem showcases three distinct variants of the legendary LeMat revolver, discovered at Rock Island Auction Company. The "Grapeshot Revolver" is a massive, nine-shot firearm with a cylinder revolving around a 20-gauge smoothbore barrel. The video features an original muzzle-loading percussion model famously carried by Confederate generals Jeb Stuart and P.G.T. Beauregard, a Belgian-made pinfire model firing copper-cased cartridges, and a unique, all-centerfire cartridge LeMat-type revolver. The description highlights the historical significance of the LeMat, its production in France and Belgium, and its journey through the Union blockade, also noting its Steampunk aesthetic and potential use against supernatural threats.
This video explores the unusual revolver seen in HBO's "Westworld," identifying it as a modern cartridge conversion of a Confederate LeMat grapeshot revolver. The description highlights the historical significance of the LeMat and provides links to other videos discussing its evolution and variations, including pinfire and Confederate Navy models. The content appeals to firearms enthusiasts interested in historical firearms, unique designs, and their representation in popular media.
This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Confederate Navy Baby LeMat Grapeshot Revolver. The description highlights its significantly smaller size compared to the standard LeMat, featuring a 9-shot cylinder in .32 caliber and a central .41 caliber rifled barrel. It details the historical context of its production under contract for the Confederate Navy, the contract's cancellation, and the limited production run of only 100 units. The presenter also shares personal impressions of the Baby LeMat's surprisingly good handling, contrasting it with the heavier standard model and speculating on its potential popularity if it had been the primary design.
This video delves into the design evolution of the distinctive LeMat grapeshot revolver, a powerful sidearm of the US Civil War. Featuring a unique combination of a 9-round .42 caliber pistol cylinder and a shotgun barrel, the LeMat holds significant historical importance. The video traces the progression of the design, showcasing a Belgian-made pre-production gun with brass hardware, followed by early and late second model examples that highlight different locking mechanisms. The discussion includes the LeMat's intended production for the Confederate military and its presentation to notable Confederate generals like Beauregard and Lewis.
This video showcases a rare Pinfire LeMat Grapeshot Revolver. It details Colonel Jean Alexandre LeMat's innovative design from 1856, featuring a 9-shot .42 caliber cylinder and a 20-gauge smoothbore barrel acting as the cylinder axis. The video highlights the unique movable striking surface on the hammer, allowing users to fire either the cylinder rounds or the central shotgun barrel. It notes that while Confederate forces in the American Civil War used percussion variants, this specific example is a pinfire model manufactured in Belgium. The presentation includes the revolver in its original case with tools, including a mold for a segmented slug.
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