LeMat Centerfire Pistol and Carbine

Published on November 27, 2014
Duration: 12:21

This expert analysis delves into the rare centerfire cartridge variants of the LeMat revolver and carbine, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It highlights their unique dual-barrel design, historical context, and mechanical intricacies, contrasting them with the more common muzzle-loading Civil War models. The video emphasizes the rarity and collector value of these specific cartridge-firing LeMats.

Quick Summary

The LeMat centerfire revolver and carbine are exceptionally rare firearms distinguished by their unique dual-barrel design, combining a primary 11mm Chamelot-Delvigne rifled barrel with a secondary 20-gauge smoothbore shotgun barrel. Presented by Ian McCollum, these cartridge versions are mechanically superior to their famous muzzle-loading Civil War predecessors but were commercially unsuccessful, leading to their extreme rarity and high collector value.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: LeMat Centerfire Variants
  2. 01:27Original Muzzle-Loading LeMat Overview
  3. 04:08LeMat Centerfire Revolver Examination
  4. 08:16LeMat Centerfire Carbine Features
  5. 10:23Comparison and Rarity of LeMat Types

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the LeMat centerfire revolver and carbine unique?

The LeMat centerfire variants are distinguished by their dual-barrel configuration, featuring a primary rifled barrel for the 11mm Chamelot-Delvigne cartridge and a secondary 20-gauge smoothbore shotgun barrel below. This design, combined with their extreme rarity, makes them exceptional collector's items.

How do the centerfire LeMats compare to the original muzzle-loading versions?

While the original muzzle-loading LeMats are historically significant due to Civil War use, the centerfire cartridge versions are mechanically superior and represent a rarer, commercially unsuccessful evolution. They retain the dual-barrel concept but use modern cartridges.

What caliber ammunition does the LeMat centerfire use?

The primary barrel of the LeMat centerfire revolver and carbine is chambered for the 11mm Chamelot-Delvigne cartridge. It also features a secondary smoothbore barrel capable of firing 20-gauge shotgun shells.

Why are the centerfire LeMat cartridge versions so rare?

Despite their mechanical advantages over the muzzle-loading models, the centerfire LeMat revolvers and carbines were not commercially successful. Limited production runs and a lack of widespread adoption resulted in their extreme scarcity today, making them highly prized by collectors.

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