Operating the Confederate LeMat grapeshot revolver
Handguns of the Confederacy
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Shooting percussion revolvers is always interesting, but this is especially true for the 10 shot LeMat revolver. 9 .44 cal revolver cartridges and a 20ga shotgun barrel. Stay tuned for more!
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