Pietta LeMat

F.lli Pietta · Revolver · In Production

Weight (empty)1588 g (56.0 oz)
Overall Length349 mm (13.74")
Barrel Length171 mm (6.73")
Magazine Capacity9 rounds
Action TypeDouble Action
Firing MechanismSingle Action
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .44 Caliber Percussion

The Pietta LeMat is a reproduction of the legendary LeMat revolver, a unique dual-barrel percussion revolver designed by Dr. Jean Alexandre LeMat of New Orleans. The LeMat features a nine-shot .44 caliber cylinder that revolves around a central 20-gauge (.65 caliber) smoothbore shotgun barrel, giving the shooter ten shots — nine revolver rounds and one blast of buckshot. A hinged nose on the hammer selects between the revolver barrel and the shotgun barrel. Pietta produces Cavalry, Navy, and Arm...

Country of Origin: Italy