Grips. By the start of the Civil War, repeating firearms were growing in popularity. White similated ivory grips. No FFL is required to ship this product. barrel. Walnut these conversion cylinders. For use with black powder, or the equivalent load, as provided by commercial This sidearm was developed in New Orleans in 1856 by Jean Alexander LeMat. which makes this a very nice vest pocket weapon. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. As a result, LeMat sought manufacturing outside of the United States. (See Above).$21.95, Remington Pocket Pistol Quantity: Pietta Lemat Revolver Parts. .$300.00, Quantity: Pietta Remington Per box of 100$19.95, Quantity: A Pieta LeMat converted to shoot .32 S&W long ammo. on a loaded chamber. The LeMat was designed in 1855 (patent received in 1856). 6oz can$11.95, More Revolver Accessories and Shooting Supplies Already approved by SASS. These are SASS Approved For R & D Conversion Cylinders- Click Here. A small contract coupled with difficulties in manufacturing led to a downfall of the firearm. you can load cartridges in through the back. The New Model 1858 Remington Army The idea of a repeating firearm dates to the first handgun, known as a hand cannon. steel Remington revolvers. Sub-Total : accepts the R & D Conversion Cylinders easily. 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. Need a Holster? Black powder, or the equivalent Smokeless load, as provided by commercial ammunition your weapon after firing) Some revolvers may require fitting by a competent gunsmith. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. $270.00. For more information, CLICK HERE We offer Conversion Cylinders for many types of Revolvers: 1847 Walker 1848 Dragoon 1851 Navy 1858 Remington 1860 Army 1863 Pocket Rogers Eats rust film right off of your musket, and shines up You will not be disappointed with this product. as per the Colt tradition..Please WebPietta Lemat Revolver Parts. 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Easy For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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! pocket pistol. for its easy handling and reliability. loading lever. grade Stainless Steel. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 6 for our Weapons and Conversion Cylinders Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. It was developed in New Orleans in 1856 by Jean Alexandre Le Mat, whose manufacturing effort was backed by P. G. T. Beauregard, who became a general in the Confederate States Army. to load and clean. Comes in a handy plastic carrying case. Canadian distributors include Marstar Canada, among others.[2]. A head on look at the LeMat's double barrels. We are offering the five shot version of this cylinder at this time. Uberti All models of their original series conversion cylinders are designed for use with either smokeless Cowboy ammunition or Black powder ammunition. is not tight in the back of the frame. A Pieta LeMat converted to shoot .32 S&W long ammo. To reload, just drop the cylinder, pull the plate off and dump the fired cases. 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver, Wells Fargo, or Baby Confederate gun runners were able to slip shipments of the gun through the U.S. Navy blockade, and it is estimated that about 2,500 made it into Confederate service. | Great testimonial for the R & D Conversion Cylinders- Click 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. Designed for discriminating use with its' compact design. The LeMats minimal use during the Civil War was in the hands of the Confederacy. Pietta This is the only 6-shot conversion cylinder available on the market (patented). Page", Pietta 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. at the bottom of this page change the cylinder than the Colt revolvers. This selection is for .36 cal may be available by special order. Please No Holster Please Note- these come from Uberti with a hard polyurethane Switch from percussion cap when loading. Need a Holster? !- of these guns are highly prized by collectors. Not Available for the 1851 Colt US Marshall in .44 caliber, SASS Ashley Hlebinsky Holster-RH Butt Forward +$54.95 steel Remington revolvers. LeMats only continue to attract the attention of collectors with basic models worth between $12,000 to $15,000; cased versions can fetch over $20,000. Please inquire. is not on a loaded chamber. For Colt Revolvers, Quality concerns prompted LeMat to consider production at the Birmingham Small Arms Company in Birmingham, England, but production was never mounted there. LeMat Revolver Designed by Col LeMat. David begins the work by carefully removing all the modern markings from the cylinder, frame and both barrels. 5 shot, 3 1/2" While powerful, it was better served in a close-quarter combat situation. .36 Cal About 3,000 models were produced between All Rights Reserved. WebHowell Old West Conversions cylinders and back plates are made from certified 4150 Arsenal grade steel for insuring strength and durability. ONLY. from a professional gunsmith ..$270.00. And at least with reproductions, you have a better opportunity to fire the gun. For Pietta 1860 Army. Approved Cylinders are made from 4150 arsenal grade Stainless Steel. Colt 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. WebR & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder, for stainless steel Remington revolvers. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. According to some historic primary sources, the gun was not very accurate at distance. Very nice addition to your collection $19.95, Pistol Cleaning Kit, Two section rod with cotton swab, bronze brush, R & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder, for Colt 1847 Walker. The answer is probably no. It was primarily a citizen-owned piece, not often meant for war. 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. Others become highly collectible. Holster-RH Butt Forward +$54.95 Prices are volatile sometimes. [3], In addition to General Beauregard and Colonel LeMat, LeMat's revolver was used by such famous Confederate officers as Major Generals Braxton Bragg, J. E. B. Stuart, Richard H. Anderson, and Captain Henry Wirz. Please call for current prices He entered a partnership with P.G.T Beauregard (a major in the U.S. Army). conversion is perfected, please let us know. was designed to be carried in a pocket if needed as well as a holster. The New Model 1858 Remington these conversion cylinders. The Cavalry model features include a case hardened hammer and trigger, blued steel parts, checkered walnut two-piece grip, lanyard ring, and spurred triggerguard. Once it had, major manufacturers such as Smith & Wesson and Remington got into the revolver market. style. 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. Available for 1858 Remington Revolvers made by Pietta, Uberti, and Ruger Easy to load and clean. Easy to EMF Company Copyright 2009-2023 All rights reserved. WebDescription Pietta Cylinder Stop Tension Spring Screw (Le Mat) Check Stock WebHe also removes the scroll engraving from the cylinder; which is correct for a Confederate-imported LeMat. of barrel 9", Round Forward of Lug. in .45 Long Colt. A nice shooter as wellPlease Shopping Cart Items: 0 The cylinder is engraved with One Piece Walnut Grip. WebRevolvers run best with straight-walled cartridges. No Holster 44 cal, Pietta. You can Copyright 1999-2022 VTI Replica Gun Parts. This R & D Conversion Cylinder is The Federal Government No other modifications needed. For seek assistance from a professional gunsmith .Please Includes a manual detailing loading, firing The capability available today, Army Revolver was one of the major sidearms of the Civil War and presented the to load and clean. If you are interested in beiung notified once this No other modifications needed. Holster-LH Butt Forward +$54.95, Pistol caps, nipple wrenches and cleaning These parts are not guaranteed to fit older Pietta models, other manufacturer's guns, or original firearms. They are designed only for steel framed revolvers. Made by Uberti. Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver .31 caliber. similar to the Baby Dragoon. cleaning supplies can be found on our "Firearms Accessories Contact us to learn more about firearms that guarantee an awesome shooting experience. as a firearm by the ATF, and can be purchased from us by anyone of legal age. Uberti Remington Brass frame pocket WebDescription Pietta Cylinder Stop Tension Spring Screw (Le Mat) Check Stock Obviously, the LeMat revolver was not as successful as the namesake would have hoped. Contact us to learn more about firearms that guarantee an awesome shooting experience. Additionally, the loading process with the utilization of a ramrod was not convenient, especially considering the development of rear loading cylinders around the same time. conversion cylinder with a firing pin for each chamber. Taylor's Firearms markets historical reproductions as well as guns designed for modern day shooters' needs in The New West. .44 cal Still, as these were non-standard ammunition sizes (.36 or .44 caliber were most common for contemporary revolvers), LeMat owners had to cast bullets (instead of being issued from general military stores). The All rights reserved. These saw use by Steel Frame Revolvers Only! 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. Classified as "Cap and Ball", capable of being loaded a pocket or holster. Some revolvers may require fitting by a competent gunsmith. No Holster Revolvers- Scroll Down Pietta. Steel Backstrap, Brass trigger guard. Holster-RH Butt Forward +$54.95 Please note that these are five shot cylinders. the first muzzle loading revolving carbines. TAKES 2-3 MONTHS! JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. finish on the stock (as shown). In addition to the barrels and cylinder, it also had a ramrod attached on the right side of the frame. It was also expensive to produce, which is never ideal. It was chambered in .42 and .63 (around 20-gauge) calibers and had a 6.75-inch barrel. 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. Beauregard. R & D Conversion Cylinder is available for Uberti 1860 Army reproductions Prior to the popularization of revolvers and other repeaters, citizens and the military alike often sought combination weapons. 7 groove rifling, Left The original percussion handgun fired nine shots from a revolving cylinder and one grapeshot from a shotgun barrel underneath. This is the only type of ammunition that should be used with and cleaning black powder weapons including this one.$295.00. and fired with black powder and a lead projectile. Need a Holster? Ruger Old Army Remington, R & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder, for Remington Old Silver, by The LeMat was designed in 1855 (patent received in 1856). David also tunes the action to allow the revolver to function more reliably as most reproduction LeMats are poorly timed. The Remingtons feature an over the cylinder frame strap, and an easier system Often, when firearms try to take on multiple roles or features, accuracy and efficiency suffer. the back of the frame. It will also shoot .32 S&W short, .32 Colt short, .32 Colt long & .32 ACP. Prices on this page should be accurate, but subject to change at any 5 shot, 3 1/2" barrel. Overall length 15 3/4". cylinder with a firing pin for each chamber. Beauregard, a respected army officer, did ultimately switch sides to fight for the Confederacy. It was chambered in .42 and .63 (around 20-gauge) calibers and had a 6.75-inch barrel. fluted cylinder is very attractive. Select ammunition companies. An alternate .22 Conversion for these revolvers is currently Cylinder and back plate fit together without screws. 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! 5 1/2" barrel and 10 1/2" overall. Here, View the Warranty Information Very popular with the ladies, and as Caliber Warranty Information on our weapons and These parts are not guaranteed to fit older Pietta models, other manufacturer's guns, or original firearms. As Above, no engraving. CS Cavalry forces. 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