(A) RARE PINFIRE BABY LEMAT PATENT GRAPESHOT REVOLVER.

Matching serial numbers observed on cylinder, right side of frame, cylinder axis, and the right side of the barrel assembly, with partial "7" observed on both sides of trigger and inside lip of loading gate, but is otherwise devoid of any proofs or manufacturer's marks, suggesting Brevette manufacture. Classically styled with a tall bead front sight, notch rear sight cut into hammer, barrel assembly fixed to frame by a spring retained plunger assembly, and hammer with pivoting striker arm to select between pinfire cartridges and percussion grapeshot. Walnut grips retained by screw that feeds through escutcheon. Very clever two piece ramrod, which stores the handle in the butt and second half of the rod under the grapeshot barrel, and can be used to load the grapeshot barrel and eject spent cartridges. CONDITION: Cleaned in the European fashion with scattered handling marks and scratches throughout, with serial number softened. Some marring to right side of trigger guard, a little sharp. Evidence of braze on right side of barrel assembly under retaining spring. Stocks very good with scattered marks and a couple abraded heads. Mechanically fine, rifled bore with softening and frosting, shotgun bore with expected oxidation. A very rare small format example.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

4 - 1/8"

Caliber/Bore

7.5mm Pinfire / .40 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

European

Model

Baby LeMat