If you’ve ever wanted to own a clone of the historic “grape shot revolver”, Pietta has just reintroduced the LeMat.
The iconic LeMat revolver never became a commonly used firearm in American history, but the Frenchman-designed Confederate ten-shot double-barrel wheelgun sure left a lasting impression. While real examples are incredibly rare and expensive, Pietta has just added LeMat clones back to its catalog.
The blackpowder Pietta LeMat revolvers are exclusively available at MidwayUSA and come in four variants, though all are .44 caliber and have 9-shot cylinders with a smoothbore center barrel for buckshot. The Old West version is yet to be released, but the Navy, Calvary and Army models are all available now. All three of those feature beautiful, blued finishes, wood grips and 6.75-inch barrels.
Pietta said this about the new LeMat revolvers:
Pietta’s commitment to authentic detail and quality craftsmanship ensures that today’s LeMat Revolvers are faithful reproductions of the original, offering the reliability modern collectors and enthusiasts demand. Four configurations are part of the current production line, including the discontinued “Old West” model. 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 buckshot, the LeMat gave its bearer a distinct battlefield advantage.
All three currently available Pietta LeMat revolvers have an MSRP of $1,360 and are available now at MidwayUSA.
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