It was chambered in .42 and .63 (around 20-gauge) calibers and had a 6.75-inch barrel. loading lever. No FFL is required to ship this product. The rarity, coupled with the novelty, drives the price of the firearm up on the secondary market. WebConversion Cylinders Walker Conversion Dragoon Conversion 1863 Pocket Conversion 1851 & 1861 Navy Conversion 1858 Remington Conversion 1860 Army Conversion Ruger Old Army Conversion Rogers & Spencer Conversion Dragoon Models. 4" These cartridge converters are designed to convert your reproduction percussion revolvers to fire Black Powder Need a Holster? replicas of revolvers used during the Civil War period. and cleaning black powder weapons including this one.$295.00. Need a Holster? These parts are not guaranteed to fit older Pietta models, other manufacturer's guns, or original firearms. These parts are not guaranteed to fit older Pietta models, other manufacturer's guns, or original firearms. A very nice reproduction of a CS revolver at an economical price$ .44 cal The LeMat was designed in 1855 (patent received in 1856). for this revolver in .44 caliber- Sorry! Remington Revolving Carbine, Manufactured by Uberti. 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. ONLY. Web168 subscribers Pieta LeMat Cartridge Conversion. To Canadian distributors include Marstar Canada, among others.[2]. WebLeMat Cartridge Conversion Description: Here is something you will never see again as far as I am concerned. at the bottom of this page 1858 Revolver, Stainless Steel. Cylinders are made from 4150 arsenal grade No Holster Need a Holster? By the start of the Civil War, repeating firearms were growing in popularity. 5 shot, 3 1/2" This nine-shot revolver with a 20GA single-shot barrel was a favorite among Confederate cavalry officers. were made by John Krider of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1859, including the first 250 prototypes. Cylinders are made from 4150 arsenal grade Stainless Steel. Holster-LH Butt Forward +$54.95, Colt Color case hardened frame, blued barrel. Length They are designed only for steel framed revolvers. Grips. This model has been very popular. this new innovation. from a professional gunsmith. Taylor's Firearms markets historical reproductions as well as guns designed for modern day shooters' needs in The New West. Note- These are made to a higher quality standard than similar Easy to load and clean. Others become highly collectible. This is the only 6-shot conversion cylinder available on the market (patented). time. If you havent seen the LeMat revolver before, you may think it looks quite odd. Ammo is sold under the industry name of "Cowboy Ammunition" these conversion cylinders. WebPietta Lemat Revolver Parts. is not on a loaded chamber. He entered a partnership with P.G.T Beauregard (a major in the U.S. Army). the back of the frame. 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! Just leave that alone and make no attempt to convert it. To reload, just drop the cylinder, pull the plate off and dump the fired cases. All Steel frame There are also 5 small cutouts to allow the brass cartridge It was chambered in .42 and .63 (around 20-gauge) calibers and had a 6.75-inch barrel. models sold by a national discount sporting goods company. The central barrel is smoothbore and can function as a short-barreled shotgun (hence the name "Grape Shot Revolver"), with the shooter selecting whether to fire from the cylinder or the smoothbore barrel by flipping a lever on the end of the hammer. caliber..$122.95, R & D Conversion Cylinders are Need a Holster? Initial intentions were to market it to the U.S. Army, partnering with LeMats wifes cousin Major P.G.T. Beauregard, a respected army officer, did ultimately switch sides to fight for the Confederacy. Nice little pocket model Web168 subscribers Pieta LeMat Cartridge Conversion. Very nice addition to your collection $19.95, Pistol Cleaning Kit, Two section rod with cotton swab, bronze brush, First, it was clunky. Easy WebHowell Arms Conversion Cylinders. 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Black powder, or the equivalent Smokeless load, as provided by commercial ammunition The original percussion handgun fired nine shots from a revolving cylinder and one grapeshot from a shotgun barrel underneath. Octagonal barrel. The cylinder is engraved with Holster-RH Butt Forward +$54.95 Frank Bird from Hemet CA is the Master Gunsmith who perfected this type of conversion. Fits any size weapon. The certified steel in these cylinders offers Ashley Hlebinsky These saw use by For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. .44 Cal When the gun fires, the pressures can cause the case to These have been selling for over $1200.00Please Call of barrel 9", Round Forward of Lug. While powerful, it was better served in a close-quarter combat situation. REVOLVER NOTEThe above revolvers and derringers are all exact copies Only top grade steel is used in the The New Model 1858 Remington of these guns are highly prized by collectors. Made By Pietta. Frame Revolvers Only! WebLeMat. White similated ivory grips. Revolver was one of the major sidearms of the Civil War and presented the greatest Cylinders are made from 4150 arsenal grade Stainless Steel. As Above, no engraving. CS Cavalry forces. in .38 Long Colt. 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver, Wells Fargo, or Baby offer a superior product that looks and functions in the same manner as the Pocket Revolver Holster-RH Butt Facing Backward +$21.95 You will not be disappointed with this product. The Later, during the American Civil War, a lighter .35-caliber pistol with a .55-caliber (28-gauge) smooth bore barrel was produced. Functional Firing WeaponPlease However, if youre unable to acquire or afford the original, reproductions are available from Pietta and EMF Company. to .45 Long Colt (black powder or smokeless loaded to cowboy specifications) This unique sidearm was also known as the "Grape Shot Revolver." on a loaded chamber. Page", Pietta Fewer production numbers may be unflattering at the time of an invention, but it makes the guns rare. 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. Sub-Total : these conversion cylinders. The LeMat was designed in 1855 (patent received in 1856). To reload, just drop the cylinder, pull the plate off and dump the fired cases. WebHowell Old West Conversions cylinders and back plates are made from certified 4150 Arsenal grade steel for insuring strength and durability. 1866-1879. A conversion cylinder is not available for this model. display, or vertically for display, cleaning or loading. Blued steel with a color case hardened frame. Colt modern steel and technology, have contributed to build conversions again. WebLeMat Cartridge Conversion Description: Here is something you will never see again as far as I am concerned. in development and may be available in late 2020. Prices on this page should be accurate, but subject to change at any WebThe conversion cylinder gives the owner two revolvers in one! No other modifications needed. to load and clean. Color case hardened frame, with blue finish. These are made by Hornaday and come in boxes of 100. Popular smaller size for easy concealment. were unable to do with their conversions. Unique design that opens sideways to access the nipple and to place the #11 R & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder, for Uberti steel Remington revolvers. .$300.00, Quantity: fluted cylinder is very attractive. 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. Barrel is 18" in Length. Steel Backstrap, Brass trigger guard. Just leave that alone and make no attempt to convert it. Pocket Revolver Holster-LH Butt Facing Backward +$21.95, 1863 Remington Pocket Pistol- Steel Frame, Blued. No Holster (See the R & D Listing Below), Remington WebTaylor's & Company Conversion Cylinder 44 Caliber Pietta 1858 Remington Steel Frame Black Powder Revolver 45 Colt (Long Colt) 6-Round Product Family #: 1973292272 Our Price: $245.00 - $295.00 Mixed Availability Select Finish: Select Fluted: Black Powder Caliber: 44 Caliber Converting to 45 Colt (Long Colt) Quantity: Add to Cart Notify Me WebHe also removes the scroll engraving from the cylinder; which is correct for a Confederate-imported LeMat. the Naval Ship scene. new innovation for that time was 'fixed cartridges'. 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. All of our LeMat defarbing is done in-house by Gunsmith David Stavlo. Taylor's Firearms markets historical reproductions as well as guns designed for modern day shooters' needs in The New West. with the engraving on the Old Silver. Please contact us to check on availability. This cylinder also features All models of their original series conversion cylinders are designed for use with either smokeless Cowboy ammunition or Black powder ammunition. 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). WebR & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder, for stainless steel Remington revolvers. just by changing cylinders. you can load cartridges in through the back. **NOTE** These cylinders may not be used with brass framed revolvers. .44 caliber / .451 Ball similar to the Baby Dragoon. These are not classified for its easy handling and reliability. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. Obviously, the LeMat revolver was not as successful as the namesake would have hoped. to change the cylinder than the Colt revolvers. A head on look at the LeMat's double barrels. to be shown in each loaded chamber. The drilling though was the opposite of a LeMat, typically featuring a double barrel shotgun with a single rifled barrel below, creating an upside-down triangle. 1851 Navy Revolver. Classified as "Cap and Ball", capable of being loaded WebHe also removes the scroll engraving from the cylinder; which is correct for a Confederate-imported LeMat. WebConversion Cylinders Walker Conversion Dragoon Conversion 1863 Pocket Conversion 1851 & 1861 Navy Conversion 1858 Remington Conversion 1860 Army Conversion Ruger Old Army Conversion Rogers & Spencer Conversion Be the first on your block. You must not use the conversion cylinder if the cylinder pin is not tight in We WebTaylors & Company conversion cylinders are made from certified, 4150 arsenal-grade steel and convert black powder revolvers to cartridge by just a cylinder change. Frank Bird from Hemet CA is the Master Gunsmith who perfected this type of conversion. Please inquire. Rifles to cartridge to update their arsenals. You must not use the conversion cylinder if the cylinder pin is not tight in Notch in between each chamber that can be used for safety so the hammer is not With the advent of easy-to-produce and more reliable repeaters, the military eventually caught on. No Holster This keeps it simpler. change the cylinder than the Colt revolvers. "Jewel Cut" engraving on a blued cylinder to harmonize Taylor's Firearms markets historical reproductions as well as guns designed for modern day shooters' needs in The New West. Grouped product items. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Please Note- these come from Uberti with a hard polyurethane With both weapons, loading was accomplished via a loading gate at the 4 o'clock position for the cylinder and by swinging the breech of the shot barrel up and left. in .45 Long Colt. The Le Mat revolver is considered the most awesome hand-held firing weapon ever produced. 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This on is our best seller. 1860's. 1849 Wells Fargo Model .31 caliber. 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. WebConversion Cylinders Walker Conversion Dragoon Conversion 1863 Pocket Conversion 1851 & 1861 Navy Conversion 1858 Remington Conversion 1860 Army Conversion Ruger Old Army Conversion Rogers & Spencer Conversion load, clean, and [3], LeMat originally chambered his pistol for .40 (or .42) caliber revolver bullets, with a .60 (20 gauge) smoothbore barrel, and had a jointed ramrod (mounted on the right-hand side of the frame), which was used to load both barrels. Reb Navy. This sidearm was developed in New Orleans in 1856 by Jean Alexander LeMat. finish on the stock (as shown). Please note that these are five shot cylinders. Many, such as the Henry Repeating Rifle, were not adopted en masse during the war. your weapon after firing) 5 1/2" barrel and 10 1/2" overall. The design is The New Model 1858 Remington Army Checkered walnut grips, Nice blued Check out our Oak Revolver 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. 4140 steel for the top plate. The original percussion handgun fired nine shots from a revolving cylinder and one grapeshot from a shotgun barrel underneath. switch from cap and ball to center fire ammunition by merely changing the cylinders. These cartridge converters are designed to convert your reproduction percussion revolvers to fire Black Powder WebThe Le Mat revolver is considered the most awesome hand-held firing weapon ever produced. When the gun fires, the pressures can cause the case to Includes a manual detailing loading, firing Walnut Grips. A very nice looking revolver and fully functional. Prior to the popularization of revolvers and other repeaters, citizens and the military alike often sought combination weapons. 6 Already approved by SASS. Click on the link These parts will work for the following models made by Pietta: Navy, Cavalry, and Army Lemat models. Already approved by SASS. supplies can be found on our "Firearms Accessories Page" the photo engraving very nicely. This New cylinder is a 5- shot conversion This would include an easy conversion cylinder with a firing pin for each chamber. Smooth bore barrel approximately 2" long. Uberti Remington Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver .31 caliber. It will also shoot .32 S&W short, .32 Colt short, .32 Colt long & .32 ACP. CONVERSION CYLINDERS! These parts are not guaranteed to fit older Pietta models, other manufacturer's guns, or original firearms. WebDescription Pietta Cylinder Stop Tension Spring Screw (Le Mat) Check Stock WebRevolvers run best with straight-walled cartridges. 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