LeMat

The LeMat revolver is the weapon of the American Civil War which has captured my heart more than any other. It is a fascinating piece of work. rather than the standard 6 shot chamber it has a 9 shot chamber which revolves around a 20-gauge shotgun barrel. It was designed by a southerner from New Orleans, and saw limited production in Europe for shipment to the Confederacy. relatively few made it through the blockade, but those that did were usually found in the hands of cavalry soldiers. A modern working replica is now offered by Cabelas. I would love to get my hands on one of these.