Not in their wildest imaginations could 2 Civil War generals expect their sidearms to be displayed for the whole world to see on a "show" called KZbin on something called the internet.
@IRMentat8 жыл бұрын
the specific tech was likely unthinkable but to share an image internationally is not a new thing and the old gun shows used to tour with famous names and personalities as company props to help sales across a number of countries. To have your fame shared across a world stage has been enough to get many to go to war.
@joeguzman35588 жыл бұрын
what a beutiful guns
@Thermalions6 жыл бұрын
General Beauregard may have been somewhat surprised that his revolver would sell for $224k
@NichtNameee5 жыл бұрын
On a so called "computer"
@KickyFut5 жыл бұрын
They had their hopes on MySpace... Prolly a little off... 😓
@notvietnam41125 жыл бұрын
After binging a bunch of HUNT SHOWDOWN videos, here’s my recommendation
@absolutelyyousless76055 жыл бұрын
Same.
@westernwarden87584 жыл бұрын
same
@psyantologist4 жыл бұрын
Ahahar! :D
@avielp4 жыл бұрын
Same :)
@HCvertigo8 жыл бұрын
Always professional and informative. Good video.
@Hotdogger8088 жыл бұрын
hi Ian ... your firearms knowledge is epic! 11 out of 10 rating
@velloklemm61218 жыл бұрын
the style of the script on the barrel is related to the country of origin. in the mid to end of 19th century the french and germans were still using blackletter/gothic script, while countries like US, england, denmark were more in favor of antiqua or roman type (serifed typefaces). the style of type on a gun can be a good reference on the origins and the period of production, when no other marks (i.e. proofing marks) are available. in the case of the evolution of the LeMat: it explains the change of type style. i believe it has a lot to do on whether or not the choice was made by the manufacturer or by the patent owner (later models)
@therealhawkeyeii78883 жыл бұрын
Actually, the grooves on the arbor/shotgun-barrel were for loading grease onto, just like the arbor on a Colt percussion revolver.
@alexxanderson90254 жыл бұрын
Ed Harris uses this revolver in Westworld on HBO, and even uses the shotgun function at least once if I remember correctly. Very cool gun.
@stevenbaker4705 жыл бұрын
Ian you mentioned Jackson's LeMat? It is either in the collection at Spotsylvania National Battlefield or buried with him at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington VA. As was often the custom in the Confederate Army. Officers killed in action were often buried with their sidearms
@sensei66604 жыл бұрын
Came from Hunt : Showdown lol
@waynedaley70488 жыл бұрын
Just seems to intricate to be very useful in battle..great video as usual..
@ianhale44663 жыл бұрын
Thinking deep here, these pistols are original, meaning they where around during a time completely different from today, the men who first held these guns had no way in knowing that someday we would all be staring at a screen drooling over the guns they once held as simply state of the art tools.
@Erd_Geschoss5 жыл бұрын
I knew of the existence of these revolvers for a long time, but finally Westworld brought me here.
@acdclexu62964 жыл бұрын
The Lip under the triggerguard is for the second Hand
@isaachnamte36302 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I love it.
@dlstanf28 жыл бұрын
Question with BP pistols. At what point did shooters begin using fillers, ie.. grits, cornmeal, cream of wheat as a cylinder? Also the use of grease, bear or pig, or even beeswax over the loaded cylinders to prevent flashovers?
@dfcvda7 жыл бұрын
I have the LeMat replica I live in England so quite an achievement..
@Gusararr8 жыл бұрын
They look very heavy.
@phelimmcevoy57448 жыл бұрын
They weigh around the 4 - 4.5 kilo range, it's basically a dumbbell with a trigger
@CherokeeOutlaw19868 жыл бұрын
That's gangsta.
@spyguy8887 жыл бұрын
My little cousin just watched this and got to the part where you said they had so many orders for the confederate army and navy. He then ran into my room and asked me why they didn't have any for the Air Force. 😂
@hauki92866 жыл бұрын
They had balloon troops :)
@KickyFut5 жыл бұрын
They were too busy training the Kansas Coast Guard... (-_-);
@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing5 жыл бұрын
HAHA, that may be the cutest thing I've ever heard
@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS5 жыл бұрын
That's a very good question! ;-)
@g06795 жыл бұрын
Nate Nixon I hope you told him the truth - that the Air Force chose a different sidearm.
@scabbynack8 жыл бұрын
Half million worth of guns on that table. Pretty awesome, man! Glad these auction houses let you make these videos about guns like this, because that's about as close as some of us will ever get.
@Yora218 жыл бұрын
It's basically free advertising. Everybody wins.
@maxcolt41245 жыл бұрын
If you've got about 1000 dollars you can buy a replica
@ShiroDawn4 жыл бұрын
@@maxcolt4124 or £100
@coreytrevor19203 жыл бұрын
Does it fire though
@cymond3 жыл бұрын
@@coreytrevor1920 Does a $1000 replica fire? Yes. They're made by Pietta in Italy. If you're in the US, you can order one online and have it shipped straight to your home, in most states. US federal law does not consider muzzleloading black powder guns to be "firearms" so they're exempt from most gun control laws. Does a $100 replica fire? No, they're just cheap junk.
@ShootAUT5 жыл бұрын
I'd be happy with a not too fancy .357 magnum/20 gauge replica of those. I'm looking at you, Uberti. Do it!
@baneofbanes5 жыл бұрын
ChriZ GaGuRo This weapon ain’t designed for metallic cartridges. And percussion replicas exist, if you’re willing to lay down a grand for one.
@DescendantSaga4 жыл бұрын
Would be an NFA item because shotguns are not permitted to be pistols. you would have to register it as a SBS and all the money, waiting and paper work that entails. The market isn't large enough, especially for how large and heavy the final product would be and the cost I'm sure would be well into the 4 digits. Prolly easier to make one yourself, or drop the cash on a black powder one.
@steinnbjorn76274 жыл бұрын
@@DescendantSaga what about the Taurus Judge though? Is it considered as a shotgun or just a regular revolver?
@DescendantSaga4 жыл бұрын
@@steinnbjorn7627 it's a revolver because it has a rifled barrel. If it was smooth bore, then it would be a problem
@steinnbjorn76274 жыл бұрын
@@DescendantSaga oh, thank you for the info, well, the laws are kind of weird
@jimmelnyk75068 жыл бұрын
Way back in 1959 there was a TV western series called "Johnny Ringo" who carried a LeMat. Often the shotgun barrel was used in the inevitable end-of-episode gun fight, which always ended in Ringo's victory. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Ringo_(TV_series)
@lasarousi4 жыл бұрын
The inspiration for Rango
@thrashtodeth94423 жыл бұрын
I'm your huckleberry (yes I know it's a different movie instead of the show I just figured the reference fit)
@keithklassen53203 жыл бұрын
The modern Westworld TV show has The Man In Black using a Lemat as well.
@occultblasphemer59723 жыл бұрын
The DEADLIEST pistolero 'ere since wild bill, they say.
@jefferyroy25663 жыл бұрын
Johnny Ringo: Hero or villain? Stone cold killer or "too high-strung"? To quote FMJ/Joker Matthew Modine: "The duality of man, the Jungian thing, sir!"
@awalllen2123 жыл бұрын
Something about the aesthetics of these guns tickles me to absolutely no end.
@Blueswailer8 жыл бұрын
You're like the David Attenborough of firearms. Whatever fanciful design or interesting history a firearm has, I've found you to be a font of knowledge. Recently I introduced my best friend to your videos as well, he enjoys them immensely. Thank you for the hours of educational entertainment!
@sigma66566 жыл бұрын
Edutainment :D
@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS5 жыл бұрын
I like that label for GunJesus! ;-) He IS the Sir David A. of the gun world!
@michaelharding62645 жыл бұрын
I think you mean "a fount of knowledge". Otherwise, I'm in exact agreement, especially with the Attenborough comparison.
@Innomen5 жыл бұрын
That is probably the best compliment anyone in firearms is ever likely to get. "The David Attenborough of firearms." Just, damn.
@YEAREAPIRATE2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelharding6264 no, font is correct
@balloth8 жыл бұрын
"S.G.D.G" means "Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement" (Without the warranty of the governement)
@austintruly3 жыл бұрын
bruh google is scary. I finish playing battlefield 5 and I see guns from that game recommended to me. I finish playing red dead redemption then this video is in my recommended. Stop watching me o.o
@hawks1ish8 жыл бұрын
I would say Robert E Lee is much more famous than Beauregard
@grayfoxx36 жыл бұрын
Yes, but Beauregard had the coolest name.
@josharnhill74526 жыл бұрын
grayfoxx3 idk "Stonewall" Jackson is pretty damn cool
@philgiglio96566 жыл бұрын
Not if you are from New Orleans as was Beauregard. The idea was from a New Orleans Doctor, who probably presented the weapon directly to PGTB.What is it with MD's and guns..LeMatt and Gatling???.
@jimbo976 жыл бұрын
Maybe R.E.L. didn't have a LeMat?
@danieldykstra30795 жыл бұрын
@@jimbo97 Does anyone know if Lee even carried a pistol?
@TheCloverskull8 жыл бұрын
I wish we had a modern version of this with .500S&W and a 12ga shotgun shell.
@mattm96896 жыл бұрын
that would be a heavy and bulky firearm.
@alchemist8896 жыл бұрын
Who needs wrists anyways?
@Giganfan2k16 жыл бұрын
Press F for wrists.
@praetoriandorn31545 жыл бұрын
Pietta make a modernized reproduction
@nonyabeezwacks64665 жыл бұрын
@Alex Eidenier My brother would buy that so fast
@aghostbro8 жыл бұрын
LeMat was all, "yo dawg I heard you like guns so I put shotgun in yo gun, yo!"
@kiishen20018 жыл бұрын
xD right that's what I thought everytime
@AlexPcmsm5 жыл бұрын
The xzibit of revolvers
@anotherrandomtexan254 жыл бұрын
So you can shoot fools WHILE you're shooting fools! Yea ik its an old comment but just HAD to do ita
@jussayinmipeece10694 жыл бұрын
OMG, OMG, OMG, now i can go out and shoot up where ever i want, i can rob a bank AND a liquar store at the same time and look at the finish. And what this button for? . OMG its so shine. Did you take the old finish off and put on that new one from PPG? And the handle, is that ivory ? I love ivory OMG!! Thank you so much. hey, Donte, look at this , yo, yo yo this di bomb (its the 90 give me a break). Mary Jo bring yer ass over hare and lookit
@knightsonofjack4 жыл бұрын
The ramrod has a ramrod.
@liamtalty14738 жыл бұрын
id like a reproduction of this
@ForgottenWeapons8 жыл бұрын
+Liam Talty Pietta made them.
@StacheKing4 жыл бұрын
As the owner of a LeMat myself, I commend you on the knowledge you showed of this gun. Both firing modes had their pros and cons, yet while they are both serviceable, they are both inferior to the Colt revolver, and any standard shotgun respectively with the latter having such power that most wielders of the gun couldn't take more than a couple shots before their hand felt sore.
@OdeeOz6 жыл бұрын
5:40 mark Did you notice the notch in the shotgun ramrod that can be used as a cleaning rod also?
@cheyannei59834 жыл бұрын
It seems like the ramrod is much nicer on the first series than the later ones. The later one doesn't have the cleaning patch slot. The later ramrod design seems outright trashy, actually...
@SquareoftheyearFM8 жыл бұрын
I'm hooked on your videos. I'm watching out of pure interest alone as the likelihood of seeing any of these fine items here in the UK is very slim! I note you wear the odd bit of British surplus (the NATO jumper and the desert jacket) kudos for that.
@johnnschroeder74248 жыл бұрын
Would love to see what a la mat would do on target, a serious hand full of firepower.
@richardschatz24332 жыл бұрын
On the mat is a very very heavy revolver and the shotgun part of it is only good very very close unless you're using a slug cause the shot disperses so fast it's everywhere instantly so you have to be like at the most 10 ft from somebody as the owner of a Desperado you can look that up I paid $750 for it's a 12 gauge 8 inch barrel shotgun pistol double barrel just Google the Diablo and it will show you it's an American company 12 gauge shotgun pistol you can order no paperwork or anything it will come in the mail I use triple 7 in it and 209 shotgun primers very fun to shoot again just Google Diablo shotgun pistols and you'll see a list of all the shotgun pistols their new more modern but they are black powder no paperwork and I do not recommend using the pellets for the powder use regular powder in it 777 or stuff like that but not the compressed pellets it sucks in the short pistols 70 grains of black powder works great or the propellant triple seven triple FG
@OdeeOz6 жыл бұрын
I've seen the LeMAt used in several films over the years, but only once did they use the shotgun barrel as it was meant to be used from horseback. _Love this revolver!_
@elkmeatenjoyer34094 жыл бұрын
In what movies did you they use these? If you dont me asking.
@levyata89644 жыл бұрын
That would be awful to aim, goddamn
@SeekerNJWC3 жыл бұрын
It was used by Kiefer Sutherland's character in the 2015 movie "Forsaken".
@bobwehner7881 Жыл бұрын
@@elkmeatenjoyer3409 Bruce Willis' character in 12 Monkeys had one
@dynamicfetus41185 жыл бұрын
I Came Here After the New RDR2 Online Update.
@gagemead275 жыл бұрын
Was just gonna content about it. Lol
@gagemead275 жыл бұрын
Too bad Crackstar doesn't care enough about Red Dead to get Showdowns to work properly.
@Waverider4u4 жыл бұрын
@@gagemead27 It's a good revolver tho 😁
@Baddie_xP4 жыл бұрын
You realize that it is pretty pathetic to announce that right?
@reginald86234 жыл бұрын
Did you just start looking up rdr/rdr2 vids, or did you just re-install it?.
@ICSpotz8 жыл бұрын
An interesting example of these guns is HBO's new series WestWorld...The Ed Harris character disassembles and loads it in season 1 episode 2
@ICSpotz8 жыл бұрын
thanks sonofthem2
@philgiglio96566 жыл бұрын
Malcolm Reynolds used a sorta LeMatt in Firefly
@LoremasterYnTaris4 жыл бұрын
@@philgiglio9656 Pretty sure that was actually Jayne's gun. Mal had one based on the Colt 1851, if I recall correctly.
@davidcruz86673 жыл бұрын
Hmm, no, I don't think so. Looks like a Colt, no shotgun barrel.
@piRaufasertapete8 жыл бұрын
Is there any possibility to get your hands on a Bergmann MP18? anyway, keep those awesome videos coming!
@ForgottenWeapons8 жыл бұрын
+piRaufasertapete I am still looking for one...
@bretthompson38658 жыл бұрын
+piRaufasertapete That would be great!
@viktorvaughn99278 жыл бұрын
+Forgotten Weapons I would like to see a plethora of Lee Enfield's models if you ever get the chance.
@universal_wisdom34164 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad this was added to RDR2, I have this on my primary holster, and a Schofield on my offhand. But I rarely dual wield, it’s just nice to have em both 😆
@Psilomuscimol8 ай бұрын
I use it in rdr1 a lot. But the Mauser is better for groups and the high power for normal use.
@greenhawk37963 жыл бұрын
My Ideal revolver would be a LeMat in its round capacity & most asthetics (including the spur & swivel loop) but it would be shells with a gate load (would need to solve for the shotgun round) and it would takedown/fit mechanically like the Merwin & Hulbert. Since this is Fantasy, everything just works fine though lol.
@SNOUPS48 жыл бұрын
Actually "BTÉ" doesn't stand for "Brevet" (patent) but for "Breveté" (patentED).... just a little detail... :P Awesome video, thank you for having made it!
@Prodigysportsman5 жыл бұрын
SNOUPS4 merci. Have a brandy on us.
@morpheus773308 жыл бұрын
S.G.D.G = "Sans Garantie du Gouvernement" : Without guarantee of the government SCDG is probably a typing mistake.
@MattSmith-rr2he3 жыл бұрын
Very effective against monsters in the Bayou.
@josuelservin24098 жыл бұрын
Without any doubt one of my favorite guns of all time, I hope one day to get one of these beauties. As always thanks to Ian for showing us those great pieces of history.
@grandpaseed8 жыл бұрын
holy cow It's almost impossible to find a replica for less than 1.2k and then usually back ordered. I can only imagine what these will go for and seeing that many together blows my mind! some one was a high end horder . Thanks for the Information maybe one day we will see the johnny ringo center fire custom LaMat.
@largemidget45508 жыл бұрын
Cool coincidence: March 1st is the date that Buearegard became a general.
@davidfarmer20494 жыл бұрын
also my birthday you forgot that
@Cabbage229273 жыл бұрын
@@davidfarmer2049 happy birthday david
@ModemMT3 жыл бұрын
Hunt: Showdown players: *heavy breathing*
@AdoringFan8 жыл бұрын
Could you still fire the shotgun barrel without the main barrel assembly attached?
@ForgottenWeapons8 жыл бұрын
+Adoring Fan Yes, I suppose you could.
@DemonHunter27118 жыл бұрын
not the adoring fan i killed you
@GashimahironChl4 жыл бұрын
3 years too late but THE LEMAT IS A GUN WRAPPED AROUND ANOTHER!
@jeremylawrence88863 жыл бұрын
@@ForgottenWeapons hey ian huge fan. But I was wondering do you have to take the second ram rod out of the first one couldn't you just flip it around and use it that way still
@ninjaface5984 жыл бұрын
I bought that in red dead 2, and I found it horrible to use.. so I stuck with my cattleman revolver and Schofield
@233NATOMAN8 жыл бұрын
A really informative dicussion. I must say that you have a relaxed and clear manner in your talks and don't bark out your words like a drill sergeant that happens in some American gun videos. Always a pleasure to listen to your clear English well researched descriptions full of colourful anecdotes.
@Mr_T_Badger4 жыл бұрын
I find that Ian has an incredibly soothing voice actually. Like I could listen to him reading bedtime stories too.
@davidcruz86673 жыл бұрын
I think if Ian could swing it, all his videos would be mainly in French. Oui?
@Louisrockefeller5 ай бұрын
@@Mr_T_Badgerlol I regularly use Ian’s videos to fall asleep to. I just find a super long one or a playlist and stick a 40 minute phone timer. Never fails to work!
@DeathStrikeVirus3 жыл бұрын
Once again, Hunt Showdown is out here as a game that gives life to forgotten weapons or novelty.
@actuallySHRIKE3 жыл бұрын
RDR2 has a wonderful rendition of it. I run a pair of them.
@Forbiddensirenz3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm hmmm hmmm… Hmmm hmm HMMMMM.
@actuallySHRIKE3 жыл бұрын
@@Forbiddensirenz Oh Marsyboissss
@1jereman4 жыл бұрын
On the ramrod (5:34) it looks like it has a cutout on the threaded end for a patch to go down the barrel. That's a smart way to incorporate a cleaning rod into the design.
@nivesknight Жыл бұрын
The trigger guard spur is for horse back. You well be aiming down. Also why the grip/handle is at more of a angle. Same with the s&w no. 3 ment for calvary.
@Psilomuscimol8 ай бұрын
I heard the grip was for shooting the shotgun without hurting yourself
@andrewcurtin70033 жыл бұрын
Im ngl im here cause of red dead online, and i gotta say that firing mechanism was bugging me so much as i had no idea how it fired, thank you so much for explaining it
@Sauerstoff16125 жыл бұрын
Ian: I would like to look at a LeMat Revolver JDJ inc.: We got 5 Ian: Outstanding Move
@JamesWilliams-en3os3 жыл бұрын
Excellent summary! I have been fascinated by the LeMat revolver since I first saw one in the late 70’s.
@GetSomeExpress8 жыл бұрын
Actually that extra spur on the "cavalry" trigger-guard is there to adjust your grip while wearing leather gauntlets (gloves). The old cavalry gauntlets were thick but supple doeskin leather, which fatten the fingers to the point where theres not enough surface left on the grip, so move a finger forward, and "Presto, dead yankees!" :)
@williamhill6385 жыл бұрын
Too bad them there yankees won
@freedomenjoyer16864 жыл бұрын
@@williamhill638 really why do you like slavery or something
@Sneakyboson3 жыл бұрын
@@freedomenjoyer1686 probably wishes his ancestors plantation was still in operation.
@BigWheel.2 жыл бұрын
@@Sneakyboson it was probably a joke. Why are people like this?
@remarinracoon53092 жыл бұрын
@@BigWheel. I agree with you, but I have met a few unsavoury people who advocate for slavery. You never know!
@BobSmith-dk8nw4 жыл бұрын
Cool. For me - this is just fascinating - but I wonder how many girls you get watching these things ... you probably get some but I'd think not to many ... Thanks Again, Ian! .
@baddogkelevra15 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, excellent analysis and beautiful pieces. Really hoping we can see the return of this gun in Red Dead Redemption 2 at some point, preferably single player.
@actuallySHRIKE3 жыл бұрын
Paging you now. Unlike in Redemtion 1 the shotgun is very functional.
@Psilomuscimol8 ай бұрын
@@actuallySHRIKEI'm replaying undead nightmare next. Then rdr2 I can't wait.
@IndorilNerevar-MoonandStar2 жыл бұрын
Ian: "No confederate generals quite as notable as Beauregard." The ghost of Robert E. Lee: ) :
@ОлексійШвець-ь1ю2 жыл бұрын
I really want to see the modern remake of this concept.
@Psilomuscimol8 ай бұрын
It exists I heard.
@Psilomuscimol8 ай бұрын
In .357 I think
@misery136662 жыл бұрын
Wait...so you're telling me the crown over an AF doesn't mean "Royal as f**k"?
@The_Republic_of_Ireland2 жыл бұрын
Ah the LeMat, for when the grass starts speaking Yankee
@thysonsacclaim4 жыл бұрын
Also about LeMat and Beauregard: LeMat married Justine Sophie LePretre, who was the the cousin of Beauregard. So multiple connections there.
@ptizim4 жыл бұрын
Also, it would seem that she was a descendant of the Marquis de Vauban (born "Le Prestre"), engineer/hydraulic engineer, military architect, especially known in France for his military fortifications by the sea, under the reign of Louis XIV (the Sun King). A family definitively connected with military history!
@myramadd66518 жыл бұрын
Beauregard's lemat needs to be in a museum. I hope whoever buys it puts it in one.
@gimmetheloot12136 жыл бұрын
Myra Madd Mud test
@alswann27025 жыл бұрын
No. Now days any museum displaying it would post a disclaimer that he was a terrible racist. Look what the Civil War museum did when it took over the Museum of the Confederacy.
@michaeldriggers76814 жыл бұрын
@@alswann2702 We should be careful about idolizing the Confederates. They _were_ ,in fact, terrible racists. I know the Civil War was fought over a variety of issues but they were fighting to keep black people as property.
@pain_weaver4 жыл бұрын
@@michaeldriggers7681 is that what you believe? The war wasn't over slavery. Real history is hard to come by and that's no accident. Also Victor's write history so.... They can say whatever and people have to take it as truth. Abe destroyed much. Federal gov was born with him. That's when rights started getting taken away. States had the right to succeed Abe was by force trying to keep them in the union. Now we have the federal gov who's power exceeds what for Father's intended and guarded against. Now laws are passed without representation. Many laws exclude government. We the people no longer exist. It's now we the slaves.
@archstanton16284 жыл бұрын
Can't really judge people from 150 years ago using our own morals, there wouldn't be a single statue or university building left if we did.
@pyromain Жыл бұрын
i found forgotten weapons cause i played red dead redemption 2, found the lemat, decided to see if they were real
@nipaigrat4 жыл бұрын
This video got recommended to me the same day i bought Red dead Redemption 2
@magicman31634 жыл бұрын
Abraham Lincoln would abandon supplies near the Mexican border so Mexican forces could fight off the French expeditionary force because France was the U.S’s oldest ally,along with the fact that France would’ve supported the Confederacy if the U.S. turned on them because the confederacy was very profitable to European powers as one of world largest economies at the time and that ethically the South is very French.
@UnblessedSpy5 жыл бұрын
Now I feel slightly cheated by Rockstar Games because they didn't include the LeMat's shotgun ability in Red Dead Redemption. Regardless, it's still one of my favourite guns in that game, and I have an even deeper appreciation for it now after learning about some of the history behind it.
@maximilianfranz21585 жыл бұрын
well, they did
@herbseinburg4494 жыл бұрын
Red dead 2 has the shotgun ability on the LeMat revolver
@1m1nth3m0b24 жыл бұрын
I have been Yeeted by a Lemat shotgun barrel more times than I've been wrecked by a mw2 noob tube 😂😂
@roberth30943 жыл бұрын
If you want to read about this gun in action , Read the SIFI paperback book DEATHLANDS . One of the characters in the book uses a LeMat in the series .
@sergeantbigmac8 жыл бұрын
As usual, my favorite videos are these overview/historical walkthrough ones. This is especially excellent in this case because you have a number of rare LeMats all in one place. Probably never have this opportunity again so I appreciate your efforts Ian! Thanks.
@armadagunshow Жыл бұрын
Fantastic concept, wish I had one of those even a replica, thanks for sharing these prototypes
@pjamese37 жыл бұрын
Hmmm...a 9 round (plus 1 shotgun round) handgun. This had the potential to be a stand-out revolver. Out of curiosity, what do you think prevented the Lemat from becoming as well-known as the Colt or Remington? Was it that the gun didn't change over from black powder to shells when the other manufacturers did. Or was it because the Lemat was primarily sold to the losing side in the Civil War?
@philgiglio96566 жыл бұрын
Very few were ever made; not sure what happened to Dr LeMatt after the war...that might have something to do with it. Plenty of cap and ball Colts were in use after the war, even after cartridge weapons became available.You don't discard a working weapon you've already paid for if it still works. Most were eventually discarded for one reason...black powder absorbs moisture from the air and the weapon may not discharge when you need it most.Thats why Marston emptied his weapon in "Quigley Down Under".
@Warriorbob-im5py5 жыл бұрын
Union blockade keeping European arms from entering the south. Some made it through.
@wizardofahhhs7595 жыл бұрын
They probably weren't cheap to produce, as was the downfall of many solid gun designs.
@michaelkeha5 жыл бұрын
Cost of the gun but those that owned them loved them that was a lot of killing power and the 9 round cylinder ment you often had the edge of extra shots never mind a buckshot blast.
@Saintbow3 жыл бұрын
Democrats: "We're going to take your magazine fed handguns away from you!" LeMat: "I got you covered Patriots"
@CatalinaThePirate8 жыл бұрын
+Forgotten Weapons - Ian, what a fantastic opportunity you had to show off and compare these LeMat pistols! Your videos are always so interesting, absorbing, and informative. Thank you for making this video - I so thoroughly enjoy these - I rather surprise myself (I am honestly not a gun person) and have now decided I am a frustrated engineer because that is what I like the most - that you show us the inner workings of these weapons. Fascinating. Thanks again!
@later26728 жыл бұрын
Outstanding as always! Probably would never see them all together. Thanks Ian for your endless information on unique firearms.
@AlastorCreations3 жыл бұрын
Lovely gun I have reccy became owner of serial no. 2054 it was very worth purchase no regrets and it even overcame some of my expectations
@krmould8 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, all I can say is WOW, what an amazing opportunity. This has to be one of the greatest benefits of your association with auction houses, you get a chance to see some amazing guns from exclusive private collections. Keep up the great work. You are really making a huge contribution to documenting and making available incredible firearms' history.
@sergeantbigmac8 жыл бұрын
+krmould Agreed... But ive seen some people complain that he doesnt do as many shooting videos anymore. But I dont mind because im in it for the history and close up videos. His website and youtube channel was always more of an information hub anyway.
@leadfootsixg8 жыл бұрын
i almost bought one of these out of Cabelas back in the day... it was like $300 3 years later they wanted 600 or so.
@BLtv6bi Жыл бұрын
" switching to your sabre is quicker than reloading this monstrosity" All jokes aside,man I love the lemat revolver
@OutOfPrintGM8 жыл бұрын
i have allways liked to look of a LeMat revolver, although i have never had the opportunity to fire one, has any company tried to make a modern day incarnation? i would make for a nice fun gun if they did. once again Ian thinks for an interesting and informative video
@ForgottenWeapons8 жыл бұрын
+simon Emmett Yes, you can get reproduction LeMats.
@OutOfPrintGM8 жыл бұрын
cool but i was thinking of one in .357 or .44 as a modern build
+simon Emmett -- I have a reproduction in .44, with a 20 gauge smoothbore. Made by Pietta. It's closest to the first pattern shown here, finger tang on the trigger guard, swivel lanyard ring, but the barrel locking mechanism is a bit different (it's a simple swiveling lock, not spring loaded, not pin) and it has the upward swinging loading ram. It also has the pin cylinder lock rather than the wedge. Fit and finish is very nice, it shoots well, the spring clip that holds the ram in place could have been better done, overall I've been happy with it. It's not the handful that the Walker is but it's heavy, bit over 3 pounds, probably not for the limp of wrist. If you run out of bullets it makes a fair war club. It was quite expensive for a bp revolver, around $700 from Cabela's when I got it around 15 years ago. They no longer seem to sell them, but you may still be able to find them.
@Nukle0n8 жыл бұрын
+simon Emmett I wonder if you could even make one that'd fire modern Magnum rounds without radically altering the design, you have a lot of stuff going on in a very small package, not sure if the cylinder walls could do modern cartridges even with modern mettalurgy.
@robertreisner61195 жыл бұрын
One of the oddest firearms in our family collection is a 1860? French stamped 41cal. Converted to cartridge around 1866. My great great grandfather purchased in around 1860-61 he used it as a secondary sidearm. After the war he had it converted. It is a model 1 and challenging to balance. He left it to his son and has been in our family since new.
@markcooper67366 жыл бұрын
Ian I just have to say how much I love your videos , I have been collecting and shooting guns for almost 60 years and I’m still learning thank you for your great input
@carlhicksjr84013 жыл бұрын
One of the nice things about being a Civil War reenactor is being able to fire some of the odd-ball guns. I've fired a Sharp's, a Henry, two calibers of Gatling, a Spencer carbine, and a LeMat. PROTIP: a loaded LeMat comes in at about 5 and a half pounds. It's a for-real brick of shootin' iron, and its single-action hammer requires a draw of about 120 degrees to cock it. This is NOT your 'quick draw' gun.
@TacticalTightwad8 жыл бұрын
I noticed that the shotgun ramrod of the prototype LeMat appeared to have a slot milled into the rod near the threading. Did this double as a cleaning rod?
@ForgottenWeapons8 жыл бұрын
+Tactical Tightwad Yup.
@scottmccrea18732 жыл бұрын
"Beauregard was a partner with LeMat..." So we see that the Military Industrial Complex didn't magically appear after 1960.
@rox2u8 жыл бұрын
I'd buy that for a dollar! Well I did, the video that is. Best buck spent this month. Thanks for the video.
@jonnyblade32344 жыл бұрын
Serious Sam is awesome
@tommysoneill4 жыл бұрын
I know I'm late but this video is terribly interesting. Especially if you play Red Dead Redemption.
@aceelectriccompany11818 жыл бұрын
Excellent as usual. I noticed that #8 was the only one shown that did not have the cut out in the frame on the right side behind the cylinder that would allow one to add or remove caps on the nipples without removing the cylinder.(where the later Colt loading gate would go.)
@natemmerson68498 жыл бұрын
I love these videos, so much fun to watch and so educational! I'd love to one day see you get your hands on a De Lisle Carbine one day
@jamesclawson9156 Жыл бұрын
Back in my younger days as a boy ,watched a TV show,with a cowboy/gun slinger with a gun like this
@GARDENER424 жыл бұрын
It's videos such as this which are the real gems of your productions. Thanks for all the effort in making them.
@jonathanchabanel6190 Жыл бұрын
I dont know if someone have already answer this but SGDG stand for " Sans garantie du gouvernement " that means " witheout government guarantee "
@TheTinyRedDot4 жыл бұрын
who else is here because of RDR2 ?
@JakeMcGrawType104 жыл бұрын
Im here because of Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. But I do enjoy RDR2.
@Tomatohater643 жыл бұрын
Wow! Beauregard's LeMat! How much did this puppy go for? Fabulous.
@Miata8228 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I really enjoy the level of detail in your descriptions. Firearms are wonderful fingerprints of engineering history. Seeing side by side examples of their evolution is fascinating. I know you are constrained by the offerings in each auction, but I would really enjoy a "soup to nuts" review of the evolution of the Lee-Enfield rifle if the opportunity arises. Thanks for the great videos.
@Greendude01012 жыл бұрын
I just unlocked this gun in rdr2 and the very next time I logged on to KZbin, this was recommended
@robertgrimley90775 жыл бұрын
A fascinating video. I knew of the LeMat firearm but this video really gave me more of an appreciation of the history of firearms.
@vikkimcdonough61532 жыл бұрын
15:01 - If you wanna get technical, it looks like the later revolver's barrel marking is in a form of blackletter script.
@WalkaCrookedLine7 жыл бұрын
As usual, the tremendous amount of detail you can explain about the weapons you describe is amazing. I have no idea where you find the resources to research it.