page_title: LeMat Revolver
section_title: Modern reproductions
hierarchical_section_title: LeMat Revolver / Modern reproductions
caption_attribution_description: English: photograph by Mike Cumpston
context_page_description: The LeMat revolver was a .42 or .36 caliber cap & ball black powder revolver invented by Jean Alexandre LeMat of New Orleans, which featured an unusual secondary 20 gauge smooth-bore barrel capable of firing buckshot. It saw service with the armed forces of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War of 1861–65 and the Army of the Government of National Defense during the Franco-Prussian War.
context_section_description: The Pietta company of Brescia, Italy has manufactured modern reproductions of the LeMat revolver since 1985. United States distributors include Navy Arms Company, Dixie Gunworks and Cabela's. Canadian distributors include Marstar Canada, among others.
caption: Modern reproduction of a LeMat cap and ball Revolver.
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