Fall 2023 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
November 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2023
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
“AS FOUND” CONFEDERATE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT REVOLVER WITH RARE LEMAT HOLSTER.
01-23859
Cal. 42. 18 ga.
S#693.
This “as found” “grapeshot” revolver made in 1862 still retains 1st model features, including spring loaded latch to attaching frame to barrel, spur trigger guard, pinned lanyard ring stud, & reciprocating pin rotation system noted by series of holes on back of cylinder. Early engraved barrel address “COL. LeMAT Bte SGDC PARIS”. Flap holster is of style associated with Confederate manufacture with sewn loop for flap.
PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor.
STATUS: ANTIQUE