z Sold HARD TO FIND LeMat Cavalry pistol by Pietta

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Invented in 1856 by Dr. J.A.F. LeMat of New Orleans and manufactured in Paris France, and Birmingham, England. The LeMat was a favorite sidearm of Confederate Generals Jeb Stuart and P.G.T. Beauregard. A single .20 gauge shotgun barrel under the .44 cylinder barrel makes the LeMat a unique firearm. Grips are 2 piece checker European Walnut. Metal parts are richly blued.The octagonal rifled barreled is 6 3/4” long. It has 7 lands and grooves. Dove tailed front sight and rear sight located on the hammer nose. Located beneath the rifled revolver barrel is a single .20 gauge smoothbore barrel.  The hammer nose is rotated downward to strike a nipple for the smooth barrel.  The revolver uses #11 caps. The cylinder is 9 shot .44 Caliber. 1 in 30” twist. The hammer is color case harden as is the trigger. Original “COL. LEMAT” markings are present on the barrel. Made in Italy by Pietta. The cavalry model has a spur trigger guard with cross pin type barrel selector and lever barrel release. Recommended load is 22 grains FFFg powder, .454 round ball, with a .44 revolver wad.  Manufactured in 2018 This is new old stock. No add on fees for credit cards. No FFL required. Ship directly to you.
DIXIE GUN WORKS does not have one, OLD SOUTH FIREARMS does not have one, E.M.F. COMPANY does not have one, CIMARRON F. A. CO.does not have one, MIDWAY USA does not have one, CABELA'S does not have one, BASS PRO SHOP does not have one,  BUFFALO ARMS CO. does not have one, BUT!! RIVER JUNCTION TRADE CO. has one, but just one. Get it while you can.