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LeMat Revolver

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The LeMat 1861 revolver has been seen in the following films:

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LeMat 1861 current reproduction - .36 or .44 caliber.

Info

The LeMat percussion revolver was invented by a French gunsmith and first issued in 1861. The gun was famed for its 9 shot capacity and an under barrel 16 or 18 gauge shotgun, and was favoured by Confederate soldiers during the civil war. Production ceased mainly in 1865 but the gun was still made somewhat for quite a long time. Today, many companies make reproduction models.

Specifications

  • Weight: 3.1 lb (1.41 kg), unloaded
  • Length: 13.25in. (356 mm)
  • Caliber: .42 Ball (.44 repro) or .36 ball, 16ga Shot
  • Action: Single Action revolver
  • Rate of fire: 9 rounds/minute
  • Muzzle velocity: 620 ft/s (190 m/s)
  • Effective range: 40 yd
  • Maximum range: 100 yd
  • Feed system: 9-round cylinder, single-shot smoothbore secondary barrel
  • Sights: fixed front post and rear notch

Film

  • Seen in Twelve Monkeys: given to James Cole/Bruce Willis in airport (end of the film).

Television

  • Seen in the Short-lived TV Show Firefly, modified to look more futuristic