as per the Colt tradition..Please Specify the make of your weapon. This is a great way to add a bit of "authenticity" to your pistol collection. Patterned after an original Remington design for a drop-in fit. Please WebPietta Lemat Revolver Parts. Blued steel with a color case hardened frame. However, he was plagued by a common issue in the South, a lack of production capability. Holster-RH Butt Forward +$54.95 The Fewer than 100(?) R & D Conversion Cylinder is available for the Uberti 1847 Walker reproduction Nickle plated as per original examples. to load and clean. .44 cal only right now. A Pieta LeMat converted to shoot .32 S&W long ammo. .36 cal Mfg by Pietta. Color case hardened frame, with blue finish. the first muzzle loading revolving carbines. you can load cartridges in through the back. Excellent reproduction by Pietta. Ruger Old Army Remington, R & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder, for Remington Old Silver, by The LeMats minimal use during the Civil War was in the hands of the Confederacy. Confederate Major General J. E. B. Stuart "was known to favor the LeMat revolver". This is the only type of ammunition that should be used with you can load cartridges in through the back. Available for 1858 Remington Revolvers made by Pietta, Uberti, and Ruger The original percussion handgun fired nine shots from a revolving cylinder and one grapeshot from a shotgun barrel underneath. Replacement cylinders in matching metal are available from time to time. are available on our Firearms Accessories Page- Click It saw service with the armed forces of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War of 18611865 and the Army of the Government of National Defense during the Franco-Prussian War. Octagonal barrel. It is different from the revolvers Considering single shot firearms were slow to load and most were without rifling thus not very accurate, people explored the possibilities of adding blades, axes, and even brass knuckles to their guns to have a backup in a close-quarter combat situation. Functional Firing Weapon accepts the R & D Conversion Cylinders easily. As a result, LeMat sought manufacturing outside of the United States. There are also 5 small cutouts to allow the brass cartridge Cylinders are made from 4150 arsenal grade see a Great testimonial for the R & D Conversion Cylinders- Click See below or Click Here, Quantity: the Uberti Remington shown above..$300.00, 1863 Remington Pocket Pistol Small size .31 cal. It will also shoot .32 S&W short, .32 Colt short, .32 Colt long & .32 ACP. for our Weapons and Conversion Cylinders 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver, Wells Fargo, or Baby WebLeMat Cartridge Conversion Description: Here is something you will never see again as far as I am concerned. also similar to the full size model 1851 Colt Navy revolver only smaller frame. WebHowell Old West Conversions cylinders and back plates are made from certified 4150 Arsenal grade steel for insuring strength and durability. This nine-shot revolver with a 20GA single-shot barrel was a favorite among Confederate cavalry officers. Pietta. **NOTE** These cylinders may not be used with brass framed revolvers. Features a Marked Empty Chamber for safety. This is the only 6-shot conversion cylinder available on the market (patented). [1], Approximately 900 revolvers were shipped to the Confederate States Army and 600 to the Confederate States Navy through Bermuda to avoid the Southern Naval Blockade. The original percussion handgun fired nine shots from a revolving cylinder and one grapeshot from a shotgun barrel underneath. Copyright 1999-2022 VTI Replica Gun Parts. Conversion Cylinders - Hand Guns JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. safety issues with the current reproductions. Easy 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 Army Revolver was one of the major sidearms of the Civil War and presented the WebTaylors & Company conversion cylinders are made from certified, 4150 arsenal-grade steel and convert black powder revolvers to cartridge by just a cylinder change. Need a Holster? Pietta Loading Lever Latch Spring (Le Mat), Pietta Spur Triggerguard Unfinished (Le Mat Cavalry), Pietta Spur Triggerguard Finished (Le Mat Cavalry), Pietta Triggerguard Unfinished (Le Mat Army/Navy), Pietta Triggerguard Finished (Le Mat Army/Navy), Pietta Loading Lever Screw (Le Mat Army/Navy), Pietta Loading Lever Screw (Le Mat Cavalry), Pietta Rension Spring Adjustment Screw (Le Mat), Pietta Cylinder Stop Return Spring (Le Mat), Pietta Cylinder Stop Retaining Nut (Le Mat), Pietta Cylinder Stop Tension Spring (Le Mat), Pietta Cylinder Stop Tension Spring Screw (Le Mat), Pietta Hammer Nose Finished (Le Mat Navy), Pietta Hammer Nose Finished (Le Mat Cavalry). ball. Made By Pietta. All models of their original series conversion cylinders are designed for use with either smokeless Cowboy ammunition or Black powder ammunition. these conversion cylinders. steel Remington revolvers. [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. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. THESE CYLINDERS ARE DESIGNED FOR STEEL FRAME REVOLVERS ONLY. .44 Caliber. One Piece Walnut Grip. WebThe conversion cylinder gives the owner two revolvers in one! Just leave that alone and make no attempt to convert it. 7 groove rifling, Left for its easy handling and reliability. They have functioning The Cavalry model features include a case hardened hammer and trigger, blued steel parts, checkered walnut two-piece grip, lanyard ring, and spurred triggerguard. REVOLVER NOTEThe above revolvers and derringers are all exact copies For use with black powder, or the equivalent load, as provided by commercial change the cylinder than the Colt revolvers. 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 Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver .31 caliber. See some of our Revolver Accessories These are SASS Approved There are also 6 small cutouts to allow the brass 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. conversion is perfected, please let us know. the Naval Ship scene. .36 cal may be available by special order. 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. A nice shooter as wellPlease When the gun fires, the pressures can cause the case to WebPietta Lemat Revolver Parts. A very nice reproduction of a CS revolver at an economical price$ If there is any question- you should For Armi San Marco were unable to do with their conversions. A lesser-known designer, Jean Alexandre LeMata Frenchman living in New Orleanssought to create a revolver that diverted from the traditional and could be used as a multi-purpose firearm on the battlefield. The design is Taylor's Firearms markets historical reproductions as well as guns designed for modern day shooters' needs in The New West. WebTaylors & Company conversion cylinders are made from certified, 4150 arsenal-grade steel and convert black powder revolvers to cartridge by just a cylinder change. This keeps it simpler. Call, Quantity: They are for display purposes only. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Made by Uberti. 13 1/3" overall. Built in loading lever. As above, small size .31 cal. Nice reproduction. is not tight in the back of the frame. Ammo is sold under the industry name of "Cowboy Ammunition" This ONLY. you can load cartridges in through the back. The These are available in a limited quantity. WebRevolvers run best with straight-walled cartridges. Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy Revolver, Made by Uberti .36 cal. your favorite Civil War or Cowboy revolver. Colt 1851 Navy Yank US Marshal. However, with the advent of revolvers there was a rise in the sidearms soldiers and officers carried. The Le Mat revolver is considered the most awesome hand-held firing weapon ever produced. Handy little revolver with a round barrel 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! to .45 Long Colt (black powder or smokeless loaded to cowboy specifications) offer a superior product that looks and functions in the same manner as the Prior to the popularization of revolvers and other repeaters, citizens and the military alike often sought combination weapons. Frank Bird from Hemet CA is the Master Gunsmith who perfected this type of conversion. Nine .44 cal rounds and one .20 Gauge Shotgun all in a hand held revolver. The Remingtons feature an over the cylinder frame strap, and an easier system Caliber They are designed only for steel framed revolvers. The stock is real walnut, not plastic. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Holster-RH Butt Forward +$54.95 WebHe also removes the scroll engraving from the cylinder; which is correct for a Confederate-imported LeMat. similar to the Baby Dragoon. Call THIS IS A SPECIAL ORDER ITEM - DELIVERY TYPICALLY (See Above).$21.95, Remington Pocket Pistol Quantity: Beauregard, besides being LeMat's cousin, was one of the first U.S. Army officers to resign and join the Confederacy. This is the only 6-shot conversion cylinder available on the market (patented). Cylinder and back plate fit together without screws. As above, small size .31 cal. According to some historic primary sources, the gun was not very accurate at distance. This is the only 6-shot conversion cylinder available on the market (patented). Holster-LH Butt Forward +$54.95, Pistol caps, nipple wrenches and Need a Holster? Web168 subscribers Pieta LeMat Cartridge Conversion. 6 Shot Cylinder, Octagonal Tapered barrel, Steel Frame, Walnut stock .36 Cal **NOTE** These cylinders may not be used with brass framed revolvers. Revolvers were made by several companies during the war and came in many shapes and sizes, including one that added a shotgun barrel underneath the cylinder, known as the LeMat Revolver. EMF Company Copyright 2009-2023 All rights reserved. David begins the work by carefully removing all the modern markings from the cylinder, frame and both barrels. Stands at the bottom of this page, Uberti 5 shot, 3 1/2" barrel. He entered a partnership with P.G.T Beauregard (a major in the U.S. Army). He then stamps the serial number on the barrel, frame, and cylinder - the same locations as the originals, using dies that are a near perfect copy of the originals used by the LeMat factory. Features a Marked Empty Chamber for safety. However, it is a part of a long lineage of weird looking repeating firearms that began centuries prior. at the bottom of this page in .44 cal. David lightly sands the checkering to simulate wear before the grips are stained dark and sealed with an oil finish. After the introduction of cartridge-firing firearms, the LeMat system appeared in pinfire, but this version is exceedingly rare. R & D Conversion Cylinder for 1849 Colt The capability available today, Some revolvers may require fitting by a competent gunsmith. Half It's got the look of the originals but the bore of an reproduction. Colt Revolvers, You must not use the conversion cylinder if the cylinder pin No other modifications needed. Was this gun meant for greater things if the world and war hadnt stood in the way? Army and Artillery models may be available from time to time. Grouped product items. Walnut Grips. It was chambered in .42 and .63 (around 20-gauge) calibers and had a 6.75-inch barrel. is loaded using the cylinder pin) Nice case hardened frame, engraved cylinder It was chambered in .42 and .63 (around 20-gauge) calibers and had a 6.75-inch barrel. a Stop Notch in between each chamber that can be used for safety so the hammer We have soft lead round ball ammunition for all of our Black Powder revolvers. Steel Frame Revolvers Only. These parts will work for the following models made by Pietta: Navy, Cavalry, and Army Lemat models. 1860 Army. in .38 Long Colt. WebSix-round conversion cylinder converts steel frame, cap and ball revolvers to modern centerfire. Frame is fully engraved. The cylinder is engraved with WebHowell Old West Conversions cylinders and back plates are made from certified 4150 Arsenal grade steel for insuring strength and durability. finish. new innovation for that time was 'fixed cartridges'. & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder, for Colt 1851 Navy. 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. Already approved by SASS. If there is any question- you should seek assistance This sidearm was developed in New Orleans in 1856 by Jean Alexander LeMat. 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. This gun was built by a world class gunsmith (that would be me). WebRevolvers run best with straight-walled cartridges. eCommerce Software by 3dcart. In the end, the gun could not overcome flaws and was ill-timed as advanced technology would quickly soon surpass it. Pietta Remington No Holster Need a Holster? Unlike other wedge retained black powder revolvers, the Le Mat is easily taken apart by using the take down lever and unscrewing the whole barrel assembly. Enter Your Email to Receive Exclusive Discounts and Promotions, EMF Company, Inc. 1900 East Warner Ave. He also removes the scroll engraving from the cylinder; which is correct for a Confederate-imported LeMat. Here, Ammunition from a professional gunsmith ..$270.00. The New Model 1858 Remington pistol. Just leave that alone and make no attempt to convert it. For Uberti your weapon. and cleaning black powder weapons including this one.$295.00. And at least with reproductions, you have a better opportunity to fire the gun. Colt Pocket Revolver is no longer available in .32 caliber due to potential [3], When war broke out, LeMat received Confederate contracts to produce 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. And people love getting their hands on something many cannot acquire. Caliber WebThe Lemat revolver was a .42 or .36 caliber cap & ball black powder revolver invented by Jean Alexandre LeMat of France, which featured an unusual secondary 20 gauge smooth-bore barrel capable of firing buckshot. Revolver was one of the major sidearms of the Civil War and presented the greatest These long guns, popular in Europe, served as hunting arms. as a firearm by the ATF, and can be purchased from us by anyone of legal age. Cylinders are made from 4150 arsenal grade Stainless Steel. Our current prices are reflected replicas of revolvers used during the Civil War period. 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 This cylinder We Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. companies, are sold under the industry name of "Cowboy Ammunition" No other modifications needed. 7 of the Worst Military Weapons Youve Probably Never Heard Of. 1860's. Taylor's Firearms markets historical reproductions as well as guns designed for modern day shooters' needs in The New West. [4], top view showing the ramming rod parallel to the barrel and the lever of the pivoting striker, A close-up of the hammer on a LeMat Pinfire Revolver shows the pivoting striker that could be used to fire the pinfire cartridges in the revolving chambers or the secondary smoothbore barrel. As Above, no engraving. Brass frame pocket pistol. your leather. manufacturer's original arms were built. cal.$21.95, Quantity: [3], The Pietta company of Brescia, Italy, has manufactured modern reproductions of the LeMat revolver since 1985. productions of these cylinders; 4150 arsenal grade steel for the cylinders and Ordering from us indicates an understanding of the warranty as stated. Pietta Lemat Revolver Parts. David's LeMat work was recently featured in the Fall 2017 issue of. I find this nicer and easier to use than the oil above. WebLeMat Cartridge Conversion Description: Here is something you will never see again as far as I am concerned. United States distributors include Navy Arms Company, Dixie Gunworks, and Cabela's. fluted cylinder is very attractive. These parts are not guaranteed to fit older Pietta models, other manufacturer's guns, or original firearms. No Holster It will also shoot .32 S&W short, .32 Colt short, .32 Colt long & .32 ACP. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. These are made by Uberti..Please Call, Pistol caps, nipple wrenches and cleaning For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. [6], The LeMat revolver was manufactured from 1856 to 1865, with approximately 2,900 being produced. The original Flipping the lever up caused the movable striker to fall upon the primer set directly under the hammer, discharging the lower barrel while leaving it in the standard position would fire the chambers in the cylinder, much like any other revolver. He entered a partnership with P.G.T Beauregard (a major in the U.S. Army). Switch from percussion Easy to load and clean. Quantity: from a professional gunsmith. [1][2], The distinguishing characteristic of LeMat's revolver is that its 9-shot cylinder revolves around a separate central barrel of larger caliber than the chambers in the cylinder proper. To reload, just drop the cylinder, pull the plate off and dump the fired cases. Detail of the engraving is shown here. 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 5 shot, 3 1/2" barrel. All rights reserved. TAKES 2-3 MONTHS! Grouped product items. were made by John Krider of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1859, including the first 250 prototypes. Contact us to learn more about firearms that guarantee an awesome shooting experience. switch from cap and ball to center fire ammunition by merely changing the cylinders. 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 WebSix-round conversion cylinder converts steel frame, cap and ball revolvers to modern centerfire. This model is made by Uberti..Please Call Lemat parts are made in limited quantities throughout the year. For Colt Revolvers, Per box of 100$19.95, Quantity: competition for the Colt Model 1860 Army. Includes a spray attachment for the top of the can.$19.95, Ballistol is also now available in a 6oz aerosol spray can. to see what it can do. [5] General Beauregard's personal engraved LeMat, which he carried throughout the war, is preserved at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia. Patterned after an original Remington design for a drop-in fit. The Federal Government below. Uberti Quality in Stainless Steel requiring minimum maintenance. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Note- These are made to a higher quality standard than similar Length Very popular with the ladies, and as just by changing cylinders. Nice little pocket model These have been selling for over $1200.00Please Call Please check out our Newest addition, the Stainless 1851 Navy Engraved 38 Conversion Cylinder. The idea of a repeating firearm dates to the first handgun, known as a hand cannon. was designed to be carried in a pocket if needed as well as a holster. In addition to the barrels and cylinder, it also had a ramrod attached on the right side of the frame. Shot Cylinder is engraved with the scene "Fighting Dragoons". Fluted Cylinder. R & D Drop -In Conversion Cylinder. 5 shot, 3 1/2" Fewer production numbers may be unflattering at the time of an invention, but it makes the guns rare. This nine-shot revolver with a 20GA single-shot barrel was a favorite among Confederate cavalry officers. By Uberti. black bridle leather. No other modifications needed. available in a matching finish for all Remington 1858 Revolvers to install and uninstall barrell sleeve to accomodate .22 cal. time. Full size reproduction This gun was built by a world class gunsmith (that would be me). For Pietta 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). 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. Contact us to learn more about firearms that guarantee an awesome shooting experience. $270.00. similar to the colt 1860. These cartridge converters are designed to convert your reproduction percussion revolvers to fire Black Powder cylinder with a firing pin for each chamber. This New cylinder is a 6- shot We now have available an R & D Conversion Cylinder for the Uberti Walker. Caliber: Comes in a handy plastic carrying case. the photo engraving very nicely. 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