The Pietta LeMat is a reproduction of the Confederate-era LeMat revolver, a unique 9-shot percussion revolver in .44 caliber with a secondary single-shot .63-caliber smoothbore shotgun barrel as the cylinder axis. The LeMat was issued to Confederate cavalry officers and is among the most unusual percussion revolvers ever produced in quantity. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: .44 Cal Capacity: 9 Year introduced: 1990, Italy Weight: 52 oz Overall length: 13.5" Status: Active Intended use: collector, historical, muzzleloader