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THBBelgian Brevet Model 1859 Prototype Lemat Percussion Revolver
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveMay 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
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- Lot Description
.42 caliber nine-shot, .630 smooth bore, crown, and N on the barrel, the cylinder, also on the cylinder are an ELG in an oval. Belgium proofs throughout on all of the internal parts. Marked 16.8 on the smoothbore. Cylinder and barrels are finished in blue. The frame was case colored. Silver finish backstrap and trigger guard. Checkered walnut grips. This revolver was listed in a James D Julia Auction Catalog November 3, 4, 5. It came out of the famous Serpette collection of LeMats described by the eminent authority, Eric Vaule, who cataloged for the pioneer collectors arms auctioneer, Richard A. Bourne. Mr Vaule served for decades as a trusted confidant of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Arms and Armor Department. Sadly Mr. Vaule passed away only recently.
Because it is unnumbered, Serpette felt this was a prototype of the Krider. It is well described in his book by Alain and Marie Serpette, "Colonel Francois A. LeMat."
Barrel retains most of the bright original blue finish. Cylinder retains most of the bright original blue finish some minor flaking. Smoothbore barrel retains some of the original blue finish with some light flaking. Frame is a silvery gray with some original case colors showing. Backstrap and trigger guard with most of the silver-plated finish. Grips are excellent. Model 1859 LeMats are very rare.Condition
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