Pietta Lemat Army Repro .44 Cal/20 Ga Black Powder Percussion Revolver

Make: Pietta

Model: Reproduction LeMat Army Revolver

Serial Number: L17419

Caliber: .44 Cal. and 20 Gauge

Action Type: Percussion Black Powder Revolver

Last one sold online for approx $1200.00

Markings: The top of the rifled barrel is marked “Col. LeMat.” surrounded by a decorative border, the left is marked “BLACK POWDER ONLY 44 CAL.”, the right has two Italian proofs, “FAP” in diamond and “F.LLI PIETTA-MADE IN ITALY”. The bottom of the shotgun barrel is marked “F.LLI PIETTA-CAL. 20”, the right has two Italian proofs. The right of the frame has two Italian proofs with boxed “BI” date code, the bottom of the frame to the right of the trigger is marked “12150”. The assembly number “23” is marked on the inside of each grip panel, the left of the grip frame under the grip, the front face of the frame under the cylinder, the left of the shotgun barrel, the rear face of the cylinder and the rear face of the rifled barrel assembly at the bottom. The rear face of the cylinder has an Italian proof and the outside has decorative engraving.

Barrel Length: 6 3/4” (the shotgun barrel is also 6 3/4″, but extends back to the rear face of the cylinder)

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch in the hammer.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright and the rifling is sharp in the rifled bore. There is no erosion in either bore.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel shows a few scattered barely perceptible marks. The case color on the hammer and trigger is strong. The screw heads are mostly sharp. The markings are mostly clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Fine-Excellent condition.