The LeMat revolver was a.42 or.36 caliber cap & ball black powder revolver invented by Jean Alexandre LeMat of New Orleans, which featured an unusual secondary 20 gauge smooth-bore barrel capable of firing buckshot. It saw service with the armed forces of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War of 1861–65 and the Army of the Government of National Defense during the Franco-Prussian War.
Type:
Grapeshot revolver/service pistol
Place of origin:
France, United States
In service:
1861–1865
Used by:
Confederate States
Wars:
American Civil War, Franco-Prussian War
Designer:
Jean Alexandre LeMat
Designed:
1855, US Patent 1856
Manufacturer:
John Krider of Philadelphia, Charles Frederic Girard and Son of Paris, London Armoury Company
Produced:
1856–65
Number built:
approx. 2,900
Variants:
Revolver, Carbine
Weight:
4.1 lb (1.86 kg), loaded
Length:
13.25 in (356 mm)
Cartridge:
42 ball (.44 repro.) or.36 ball, 20 ga. shot
Caliber:
42.44 (repro.).36, 20 ga. shot
Barrels:
2
Action:
Single action revolver, Single barrel shotgun
Rate of fire:
9 rounds/minute
Muzzle velocity:
620 ft/s (190 m/s)
Effective firing range:
40 yd
Maximum firing range:
100 yd
Feed system:
9-round cylinder, and, single-shot smooth-bore secondary barrel
Sights:
fixed front post and rear notch
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