Second Model LeMat two-barrel revolver that was manufactured in Paris, France in 1864. This revolver features the unique combination of a conventional .42 caliber barrel with percussion nine-shot cylinder and a centrally mounted, smoothbore .63 caliber buckshot barrel. The hammer is equipped with a pivoting striker that fires either the percussion nipples on the cylinder or the single nipple of the buckshot barrel. The revolver has the distinctive Paris Second Model features that include a full octagon revolver barrel, round trigger guard with no spur, loading lever on the left side of the barrel, pull-out button on the frame and fixed lanyard ring hole in the frame. The revolver has two-piece finely checkered European walnut grips. The top barrel flat is hand-engraved "Col. LeMAT, Bte. S.q.d.g. PARIS" in an engraved single-line rectangular panel with flourishes at either end. The LeMat trademark which consists of the letters "LM" below a five-pointed star is stamped on the right side of the barrel. The right side of the barrel is stamped with the serial number "1405" behind the trademark. The serial number "1405" is also stamped on the right side of the frame below the cylinder and on the side of the cylinder. The partial serial number is stamped on the takedown pin. All of the visible serial numbers match. The LeMat revolver was developed by Dr. Jean LeMat of New Orleans, Louisiana, and patented in 1856. LeMat revolvers were manufactured in Liege, Paris and Birmingham circa 1856-1866. The total production is estimated at fewer than 2,900 revolvers. A substantial but unknown number of LeMat revolvers were purchased by the Confederate government during the Civil War. Many senior Confederate officers carried LeMat revolvers. The LeMat revolver is most closely associated with the famed Confederate cavalryman General J.E.B. Stuart who carried a LeMat revolver when he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Yellow Tavern, Virginia, in 1864. The LeMat two-barrel revolver is the most distinctive of all Confederate associated firearms.

Fair. The revolver is complete and has all of the original components. The finish has an applied artificial a deep brown patina overall. Metal surfaces are generally smooth. There is some light flash pitting on the percussion nipples. The rear face of the cylinder shows hammer wear. The barrel markings and serial numbers are clear. The screw heads all show some screwdriver wear. The walnut grips show moderate handling wear primarily on the left side. The screw on the inside of the hammer is a replacement. The action is tight and functions well. This is a representative example of a scarce and desirable Second Model Paris, LeMat Two-Barrel Revolver.