4004 NICE EARLY 2ND MODEL LEMAT REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2024 Nov 03 @ 10:00 (UTC-4 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 7,500.00 USD
Estimated at 15,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
FROM TEXAS FAMILY ESTATE. 42cal/18ga. S# 997. This is a fine early second model 9-shot "grapeshot" revolver made in 1863 still retaining 1st model flat spring latch on frame attaching barrel. This revolver is fresh from Houston area estate, where consigner states his grandfather traded blacksmith work for this gun about 100 years ago. This serial number is new to the database. The story fits as this is a complete original survivor with rarely offered original military flap holster. Markings are very good and above average including observed serial numbers on frame, barrel, cylinder, latch, trigger, hammer, loading arm, and removable rammer. Engraved barrel address "Col. Lemat Bte sgdg Paris". CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original with exception of spring clip & screw holding loading arm, metal is mottled, gray/plum patina, scratches on frame & side plate. Grips are well fit with diamond edge wear. Mechanics work, other than cylinder not locking after rotation. Good rifled pistol bore and smooth shotgun bore. Holster is fair with reductions, missing closure tab. PROVENANCE: family descent, Lake Jackson, TX. (01-25805/JS). ANTIQUE. $15,000-25,000.