Reb Navy. 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver, Wells Fargo, or Baby Frame is fully engraved. He then stamps the serial number on the barrel, frame, and cylinder - the same locations as the originals, using dies that are a near perfect copy of the originals used by the LeMat factory. Easy to load and clean. Then, you take the existing cap and ball cylinder, shave off the nipples, add a Kirst style ring to have the firing pin, and wahlah! One Piece Walnut Grip. First, it was clunky. No Holster For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. For Armi San Marco As Above, no engraving. supplies can be found on our "Firearms Accessories Page" Cylinder and back plate fit together without screws. As described above. No Holster WebSix-round conversion cylinder converts steel frame, cap and ball revolvers to modern centerfire. Working closely with manufactures, Taylor's firearms are crafted to our specifications using high-quality machining, and innovative designs; all part of Keeping The Legend Alive! It will also shoot .32 S&W short, .32 Colt short, .32 Colt long & .32 ACP. Need a Holster? WebR & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder, for stainless steel Remington revolvers. offer a superior product that looks and functions in the same manner as the A handful are known to have been made illegitimately in the UK by an unknown manufacturer, believed to be the London Armoury Company, but only two examples survive to the present day, and it is doubtful any of the English-made LeMats ever saw service during the U.S. Civil War.[7]. time. Popular smaller size for easy concealment. loading lever. Later, during the American Civil War, a lighter .35-caliber pistol with a .55-caliber (28-gauge) smooth bore barrel was produced. However, it is a part of a long lineage of weird looking repeating firearms that began centuries prior. If there is any question- you should seek assistance replicas of revolvers used during the Civil War period. Prices are volatile sometimes. .36 caliber / .375 Ball, Revolver Stand, Made from Oak. It was also expensive to produce, which is never ideal. & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder, for Colt 1851 Navy. Recreational and practical applications abound with these .22 caliber handguns. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Army and Artillery models may be available from time to time. 5 1/2" or 6 1/2" barrel length (depending upon availability). For Colt Revolvers, [1], Approximately 900 revolvers were shipped to the Confederate States Army and 600 to the Confederate States Navy through Bermuda to avoid the Southern Naval Blockade. Cylinder and back plate fit together without screws. Pietta. !- This nine-shot revolver with a 20GA single-shot barrel was a favorite among Confederate cavalry officers. [3] While having better sales than its pinfire relative, the centerfire LeMat also had no real commercial success due to the invention of the double-action system. The central barrel is smoothbore and can function as a short-barreled shotgun (hence the name "Grape Shot Revolver"), with the shooter selecting whether to fire from the cylinder or the smoothbore barrel by flipping a lever on the end of the hammer. The original fluted cylinder is very attractive. Brass frame pocket pistol. accepts the R & D Conversion Cylinders easily. Color case hardened Nickle plated as per original examples. to install and uninstall barrell sleeve to accomodate .22 cal. Grouped product items. Just $1 per month , The LeMat fires a .42-caliber bullet from a rifled barrel, and 20-gauge from a second barrel below, By Blued Steel Barrel and Cylinder. Conversion Cylinders - Hand Guns JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. However, he was plagued by a common issue in the South, a lack of production capability. Already approved by SASS. greatest competition for the Colt Model 1860 Army. Ashley Hlebinsky This sidearm was developed in New Orleans in 1856 by Jean Alexander LeMat. The stock is real walnut, not plastic. The New Model 1858 Remington The certified steel in these cylinders offers with the engraving on the Old Silver. For Colt Revolvers, 1849 Wells Fargo Model .31 caliber. Some revolvers may require fitting by a competent gunsmith. Twist. Detail of the engraving is shown here. your weapon after firing) Please Note- these come from Uberti with a hard polyurethane WebTaylor's & Company Conversion Cylinder 44 Caliber Pietta 1858 Remington Steel Frame Black Powder Revolver 45 Colt (Long Colt) 6-Round Product Family #: 1973292272 Our Price: $245.00 - $295.00 Mixed Availability Select Finish: Select Fluted: Black Powder Caliber: 44 Caliber Converting to 45 Colt (Long Colt) Quantity: Add to Cart Notify Me You must not use the conversion cylinder if the cylinder pin is not tight in There are also 5 small cutouts to allow the brass cartridge Call. in .38 Long Colt. 5 shot, 3 1/2" To reload, just drop the cylinder, pull the plate off and dump the fired cases. Lemat parts are made in limited quantities throughout the year. WebDescription Pietta Cylinder Stop Tension Spring Screw (Le Mat) Check Stock A Pieta LeMat converted to shoot .32 S&W long ammo. Now available for the Colt 1847 Walker. He entered a partnership with P.G.T Beauregard (a major in the U.S. Army). 1858 Revolver, Stainless Steel. These are made by Hornaday and come in boxes of 100. R & D Conversion Cylinders are not available 1847 Colt Walker, With a total production of only 1100, the originals 5 shot, 3 1/2" barrel. EMF Company Copyright 2009-2023 All rights reserved. This is the only 6-shot conversion cylinder available on the market (patented). $270.00. Obviously, the LeMat revolver was not as successful as the namesake would have hoped. for its easy handling and reliability. All models of their original series conversion cylinders are designed for use with either smokeless Cowboy ammunition or Black powder ammunition. WebLeMat. WebLeMat Cartridge Conversion Description: Here is something you will never see again as far as I am concerned. style. black bridle leather. at the bottom of this page Frame Revolvers Only! You can A Pieta LeMat converted to shoot .32 S&W long ammo. Some revolvers may require fitting by a competent gunsmith. If there is any question- you should seek assistance Caliber / Size Lemat parts are made in limited quantities throughout the year. Many designers and companies waited in the wings for the patents to expire in the 1850s, years before the Civil War began. WebPietta Lemat Revolver Parts. David's LeMat work was recently featured in the Fall 2017 issue of. US$0.00. These parts will work for the following models made by Pietta: Navy, Cavalry, and Army Lemat models. This New cylinder is a 5- shot conversion LeMat eventually made several variations including the Baby LeMat, in .32-caliber with a 4.5-inch barrel and a rifled, rather than smoothbore, center barrel. Ammo is sold under the industry name of "Cowboy Ammunition" The user of this pistol was able to switch between revolver and shotgun using a pivoting striker on the hammer. United States distributors include Navy Arms Company, Dixie Gunworks, and Cabela's. The first models were manufactured by John Krider of Philadelphia, with the second model (the first overseas model) being produced by Charles Frederic Girard and Son of Paris. Then, you take the existing cap and ball cylinder, shave off the nipples, add a Kirst style ring to have the firing pin, and wahlah! Approved Checkered walnut grips, Nice blued Same revolver However, if youre unable to acquire or afford the original, reproductions are available from Pietta and EMF Company. These saw use by The final models of the LeMat were produced in .36 or .44 caliber in response to these criticisms, but too few of them managed to get past the Union blockade of the South during the Civil War to be of any actual use. These are SASS Approved A very nice reproduction of a CS revolver at an economical price$ You will not be disappointed with this product. pistol. Please note that these are five shot cylinders. Our Five shot patented cylinder chambers Taylor's Firearms markets historical reproductions as well as guns designed for modern day shooters' needs in The New West. in .45 Long Colt. Specify .44 or .36 WebRevolvers run best with straight-walled cartridges. R & D Conversion Cylinder is available for the Uberti 1847 Walker reproduction Web168 subscribers Pieta LeMat Cartridge Conversion. All models of their original series conversion cylinders are designed for use with either smokeless Cowboy ammunition or Black powder ammunition. WebConversion Cylinders Walker Conversion Dragoon Conversion 1863 Pocket Conversion 1851 & 1861 Navy Conversion 1858 Remington Conversion 1860 Army Conversion Ruger Old Army Conversion Rogers & Spencer Conversion Please call for current prices David begins the work by carefully removing all the modern markings from the cylinder, frame and both barrels. WebHowell Old West Conversions cylinders and back plates are made from certified 4150 Arsenal grade steel for insuring strength and durability. Need a Holster? However, with the advent of revolvers there was a rise in the sidearms soldiers and officers carried. Features a Marked Empty Chamber for safety. The original percussion handgun fired nine shots from a revolving cylinder and one grapeshot from a shotgun barrel underneath. After the introduction of cartridge-firing firearms, the LeMat system appeared in pinfire, but this version is exceedingly rare. [3], LeMat originally chambered his pistol for .40 (or .42) caliber revolver bullets, with a .60 (20 gauge) smoothbore barrel, and had a jointed ramrod (mounted on the right-hand side of the frame), which was used to load both barrels. He entered a partnership with P.G.T Beauregard (a major in the U.S. Army). Smooth bore barrel approximately 2" long. About 3,000 models were produced between When war broke out, LeMat received Confederate contracts for the production of 5,000 revolvers, and plans were laid to manufacture the gun abroad and then import them into the Confederacy, which lacked the necessary facilities to produce the weapon locally. He then stamps the serial number on the barrel, frame, and cylinder - the same locations as the originals, using dies that are a near perfect copy of the originals used by the LeMat factory. (See the R & D Listing Below), Remington It is estimated that 2,900 were produced in Lige, Belgium, and Paris, France. WebHe also removes the scroll engraving from the cylinder; which is correct for a Confederate-imported LeMat. Cylinder and back plate fit together without screws. Steel Frame Revolvers Only. Shot Cylinder is engraved with the scene "Fighting Dragoons". 1860 Army. in development and may be available in late 2020. steel Remington revolvers. 7 1/2" barrel, Specify the make of your weapon. the Naval Ship scene. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Frank Bird from Hemet CA is the Master Gunsmith who perfected this type of conversion. Nice little pocket model Now available for the Colt 1860 Army. a pocket or holster. When the gun fires, the pressures can cause the case to conversions surfaced after the conflict between the States ended in 1865. Be the first on your block. This selection is for With the advent of easy-to-produce and more reliable repeaters, the military eventually caught on. Prior to the popularization of revolvers and other repeaters, citizens and the military alike often sought combination weapons. Revolvers were made by several companies during the war and came in many shapes and sizes, including one that added a shotgun barrel underneath the cylinder, known as the LeMat Revolver. These parts are not guaranteed to fit older Pietta models, other manufacturer's guns, or original firearms. frame. Easy When the gun fires, the pressures can cause the case to Rifles to cartridge to update their arsenals. Holster-LH Butt Forward +$54.95, R & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder, for stainless Half These are not classified Blued steel with a color case hardened frame. Civil War cavalrymen, particularly in the South, preferred to carry several pistols, as it was faster to draw another loaded weapon than to try to reload a cap and ball revolver in combat. Taylor's Firearms markets historical reproductions as well as guns designed for modern day shooters' needs in The New West. Canadian distributors include Marstar Canada, among others.[2]. Pietta Remington Cylinders are made from 4150 arsenal grade Stainless Steel. The LeMat was designed in 1855 (patent received in 1856). Cylinders are made from 4150 arsenal grade Please contact us to check on availability. He then stamps the serial number on the barrel, frame, and cylinder - the same locations as the originals, using dies that are a near perfect copy of the originals used by the LeMat factory. There needs to be a little room between the rim of the chambered round and the breechface of the gun so that the cylinder can turn. They have functioning Color case hardened frame, blued barrel. He also replicates the original */LM proof mark stamps on the barrel using a die that was copied from rubbings taken off an original LeMat. Stainless Steel. This is a great way to add a bit of "authenticity" to your pistol collection. The original percussion handgun fired nine shots from a revolving cylinder and one grapeshot from a shotgun barrel underneath. for our Weapons and Conversion Cylinders WebSix-round conversion cylinder converts steel frame, cap and ball revolvers to modern centerfire. 5 1/2" barrel and 10 1/2" overall. Taylor's Firearms markets historical reproductions as well as guns designed for modern day shooters' needs in The New West. Beauregard, a respected army officer, did ultimately switch sides to fight for the Confederacy. [3], LeMat hoped to market his adaptable revolver as a primary sidearm for dragoons and other mounted troops. Plain cylinder. Ste., 1-D, Santa Ana, CA 92705 | 800-430-1310 | 949-261-6611 | Fax 949-756-0133. are available on our Firearms Accessories Page- Click WebThe Lemat revolver was a .42 or .36 caliber cap & ball black powder revolver invented by Jean Alexandre LeMat of France, which featured an unusual secondary 20 gauge smooth-bore barrel capable of firing buckshot. actions and hammer mechanisms, but are not capable of being loaded or fired. All rights reserved. WebHe also removes the scroll engraving from the cylinder; which is correct for a Confederate-imported LeMat. Many, such as the Henry Repeating Rifle, were not adopted en masse during the war. This R & D Conversion Cylinder is We called these Stainless Steel for lack of a better term, but the metal is This New cylinder is a 6- shot To reload, just drop the cylinder, pull the plate off and dump the fired cases. CONVERSION CYLINDERS! WebPietta Lemat Revolver Parts. The LeMats that found their way through the U.S. Navy blockade were stamped with British proof marks from the Birmingham Proof House, leading to the misapprehension that the pistols were manufactured in the UK. WebLeMat. Prices on this page should be accurate, but subject to change at any .36 cal Mfg by Pietta. Pietta. Copyright 1999-2022 VTI Replica Gun Parts. Cylinders are made from 4150 arsenal This is a very popular model now as well as 150 years ago due to its' size and Walnut Grips. TAKES 2-3 MONTHS! Conversion Cylinders - Hand Guns JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Our current prices are reflected Uberti David also tunes the action to allow the revolver to function more reliably as most reproduction LeMats are poorly timed. pocket pistol. (Actual live firing is not recommended with brass frame revolvers). and nylon brush. R & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder, for Colt 1847 Walker. Can be loaded and fired with blank rounds or lead ball. Click Here. For Functioning frame as the 1849 Colt Pocket revolver, with a longer barrel. The LeMat was designed in 1855 (patent received in 1856). to load and clean. Length In addition to the barrels and cylinder, it also had a ramrod attached on the right side of the frame. WebTaylors & Company conversion cylinders are made from certified, 4150 arsenal-grade steel and convert black powder revolvers to cartridge by just a cylinder change. display, or vertically for display, cleaning or loading. Frank Bird from Hemet CA is the Master Gunsmith who perfected this type of conversion. When the gun fires, the pressures can cause the case to WebThe Lemat revolver was a .42 or .36 caliber cap & ball black powder revolver invented by Jean Alexandre LeMat of France, which featured an unusual secondary 20 gauge smooth-bore barrel capable of firing buckshot. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Holster-RH Butt Forward +$54.95 This infamous revolver is must-have addition to any black powder collection! Very popular with the ladies, and as Black powder, or the equivalent Smokeless load, as provided by commercial ammunition Call, Colt 1862 Pocket Police, .36 cal. A head on look at the LeMat's double barrels. This nine-shot revolver with a 20GA single-shot barrel was a favorite among Confederate cavalry officers. Could be carried in Steel ..Please Call, Quantity: [1][2], The distinguishing characteristic of LeMat's revolver is that its 9-shot cylinder revolves around a separate central barrel of larger caliber than the chambers in the cylinder proper. and fired with black powder and a lead projectile. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Steel barrel and cylinder, brass frame as in many Confederate Revolvers of the No other modifications needed. Many firearms that do not see immense success become a forgotten chapter in history. A lesser-known designer, Jean Alexandre LeMata Frenchman living in New Orleanssought to create a revolver that diverted from the traditional and could be used as a multi-purpose firearm on the battlefield. WebHowell Arms Conversion Cylinders. Ammo is sold under the industry name of "Cowboy Ammunition" .36 Cal Ordering from us indicates an understanding of the warranty as stated. Barrel is 18" in Length. Often, when firearms try to take on multiple roles or features, accuracy and efficiency suffer. Holster-RH Butt Forward +$54.95 time. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. No FFL is required to ship this product. R & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder. A centerfire version in 12mm Perrin or 11mm Chamelot-Delvigne, with a 24 gauge shot barrel, was made in later years in Belgium. Holster-RH Butt Forward +$54.95 Functional Firing Weapon Please Call, Quantity: Was this gun meant for greater things if the world and war hadnt stood in the way? The LeMat was designed in 1855 (patent received in 1856). For Pietta Now available for the Colt 1851 Navy .36 Caliber Only! | The LeMats minimal use during the Civil War was in the hands of the Confederacy. Features a Marked Empty Chamber for safety. The barrel. Only top grade steel is used in the manufacturer's original arms were built. The cylinder is engraved with A nice shooter as wellPlease Just leave that alone and make no attempt to convert it. Revolvers are not available at this time. This sidearm was developed in New Orleans in 1856 by Jean Alexander LeMat. Remingtons feature an over the cylinder frame strap, and an easier system to 13 1/3" overall. This gun was built by a world class gunsmith (that would be me). These long guns, popular in Europe, served as hunting arms. LeMat Revolver Designed by Col LeMat. It was chambered in .42 and .63 (around 20-gauge) calibers and had a 6.75-inch barrel. to load and clean. Inquire. Not Available for the 1851 Colt US Marshall in .44 caliber, SASS By the start of the Civil War, repeating firearms were growing in popularity. The Le Mat shot barrel is fired by cocking the hammer and flipping down the hammer nose to strike the lower nipple for the barrel. Pocket Derringer. These parts are not guaranteed to fit older Pietta models, other manufacturer's guns, or original firearms. Just leave that alone and make no attempt to convert it. Considering single shot firearms were slow to load and most were without rifling thus not very accurate, people explored the possibilities of adding blades, axes, and even brass knuckles to their guns to have a backup in a close-quarter combat situation. Please check out our Newest addition, the Stainless 1851 Navy Engraved 38 Conversion Cylinder. in .45 Long Colt. ball. 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