F.lli Pietta LeMat .44 + 20 Gauge Cap-and-Ball Revolver, 6.75 in Octagonal Barrel, 9-Shot, Blued & Color Case-Hardened, Scroll-Engraved
This Italian-made F.lli Pietta LeMat reproduction stands out for its dual-barrel layout and high capacity, combining a 9-shot .44 caliber percussion cylinder with a central smoothbore 20-gauge barrel. It features a 6.75 inch octagonal rifled upper barrel, a blued barrel and cylinder with a color case-hardened frame and hammer, and decorative scroll engraving on the cylinder. Clear Italian proof marks and an excellent bore add further appeal for buyers seeking a well-executed LeMat pattern.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. Small deposits of pitting are present in infrequent locations, including on some of the nipples.
What's Included
- Factory F.lli Pietta "Le Mat Revolver" cardboard box
- "Shooting and Safety Recommendations" booklet
This LeMat reproduction retains the hallmark configuration: a 9-shot percussion cylinder in .44 caliber paired with a central smoothbore 20-gauge barrel. A hammer-nose selector allows the shooter to switch between the revolver cylinder and the center barrel, delivering a combined 9+1 capacity in a historically correct layout.
The upper barrel is 6.75 inches, octagonal, and rifled, with a right-side loading lever/rammer. Sighting is straightforward and durable, using a fixed front post and a rear notch integral to the hammer. The action is single-action percussion (cap-and-ball), consistent with the original pattern.
Construction is robust, with a color case-hardened steel frame and hammer, complemented by a blued steel barrel and cylinder. The grips are checkered walnut with escutcheons, offering a traditional look and confident purchase. The cylinder carries decorative scroll engraving that adds a period-appropriate touch.
Proofs and markings include Italian Gardone/Brescia proof house stamps such as the star-over-PN black powder proof, the Gardone/Brescia crest, and a boxed two-letter date code. Overall length is approximately 13.4 inches, and weight is approximately 3 lb 7 oz per manufacturer specification.