The Confederate LeMat Revolver by Doug Adams
$29.99
The Confederate LeMat Revolver by Doug Adams
The secret weapon of the Confederacy? The LeMat Revolver has always held a special place in the hearts of Civil War enthusiasts. No other weapon is so emblematic of the Confederacy. The LeMat wasn’t just a revolver — in addition to its bullets, it packed a unique last ditch wallop in the form of a shotgun blast from under the barrel.
Begun as a partnership between Alexander LeMat, a French inventor from New Orleans, and P.G.T. Beauregard, a highly prominent Confederate officer, the LeMat revolver project quickly became a tale of international intrigue and espionage worthy of a spy novel. Operating from Southern port cities, European capitals and Caribbean islands, LeMat and his associates gave the Confederacy a “French Connection,” not just to supply revolvers, but to aid the Rebel cause through supplies, financial shenanigans and propaganda.
This exciting book describes LeMat’s wartime adventures aboard blockade runners and alongside the famous leaders of the Confederacy, as well as exploring, as never before, the unique revolvers that he manufactured for the Southern Cause.
Nearly 200 spectacular, full-color illustrations and over 70 black & white period photos, illustrations and patent drawings.
Details:
- Softcover
- 8.5″ x 11″
- 112 pages
- 270+ photos
Greg Pedlow –
This book is essential for anyone interested in Confederate handguns and especially for LeMat collectors, with lots of photos and great explanations. The knowledge gained from it can also help collectors avoid purchasing fake LeMats that are made by artificially aging modern replicas.