GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
RARE CONFEDERATE FIRST MODEL LEMAT REVOLVER.LEMAT1ST MODEL REVOLVER40748/1848/Cal/18 Bore. First models with the loading assembly attached on right side to bbl are quite rare in complete orig condition and this gun has matching SNs "407" on all major parts including bbl, shotgun bbl, cylinder, frame, loading assembly, plunger and stocks are internally stamped "BAGUET". Correct early markings on bbl flat "COL. LEMAT'S PATENT" are crisp and well discerned as are SNs and other proofs. PROVENANCE: Don Bryan Collection; Collection of Jim Maconkey 1996. CONDITION: Very good overall with traces of orig blue in protected areas. Balance of gun plum and grey overall. Gun appears orig and matching with minor restorations to hammer selector switch, frame to bbl lock, loading arm catch, lever screw and there is a welded repair below that screw. Markings including address and SNs all well struck. Mechanically gun is functional with smooth shotgun bore, light pitting and crisp rifling in pistol bbl. 49442-7 JS (20,000-25,000)