Post-Authentic Le Mat Revolver and Revolving Rifles

[ZephyrFive]

The authentic Confederate Le Mat revolver used since the 19th century was a cap and ball revolving mechanic weapon

A beautiful firearm of the time, state-of-the-art efficiency, holding nine shots, more than today's usual six. A powerful gun slinging a lot of bullets.

We need a centerfiring post-authentic, 20th/21st century reproduction Le Mat rechambered for .44 or .357 (the original was chambered for .42 or .36) added to the Mojave, in either the Vikki and Vance, or the Hoover Dam.

Here's a tarnished, authentic Le Mat

http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/56/p_standard/JUC5-Z-F1-H.jpg

Here's a newer, reproduction Le Mat

http://benjaminwhitmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/lemat.jpg

As for stats, the Le Mat weighs nearly 4 lbs fully loaded and any modern reproductions fire .44 or .357, and had a muzzle velocity of 620 ft/s.

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Revolving rifles were popular in the 19th century into the early 20th century due to their range and reliability (as a revolver, it almost never jams), but were dropped due to the fact that you were likely to burn your face, due to the gap used to allow the caps of cartridges to slide into the chamber smoothly. This could've been rectified by making an indent for the cartridge cap, and having the cylinder widened until it could conceal the bullet completely. This would not allow for a silenced revolver, but would keep one's face from being burned.

They were often accurate, powerful, and quick to fire, although loose powder from ball and cap revolvers often resulted in you blasting your hand off by sympathetic ignition of the other bullets in the chamber. With the advent of cartridge firearms, this was no longer a problem, thus, we've solved the problems of the revolving rifle.

A few good models of revolving rifles

http://i.imgur.com/0G6bQ.jpg
Colt Percussion Rifle, modern reproduction would be .44
This model would require adjustments to the cylinder to prevent the Courier from burning off their face.

http://www.peteholder.co.uk/admin/pages/upload/guns/352S&W2.jpg
Smith & Wesson M1880 Rifle, modern reproduction would be .357
This model is a fine gun, not much to complain about.

http://www.rossiusa.com/2011newcatalog/images/02_1.jpg
Taurus Circuit Judge, fires .22LR
The Taurus system, manufactured by Rossi, has survived until today by using a safety system, making it popular among hunters.

Adding these guns would add to the western feel and help roleplay-oriented players with their cowboys and cowgirls. In addition, I would recommend making larger caliber guns from your own minds, like 45-50Gov't, 12.7, or 5.56x45.

[Gribbleshnibit8]

The Firefly Guns mod has a Lemat revolver firing 45-70. It looks really nice to me.

 

I have been looking for revolving rifles for forever. Haven't been able to find any. It's a shame really. They aren't a common weapon, but they would be kind of neat in Fallout.

[ZephyrFive]

You do realize that the Firefly Guns mod's LeMat is based off a real world BB Gun, right?

[Gribbleshnibit8]

You do realize that the Firefly Guns mod's LeMat is based off a real world BB Gun, right?

Just trying to be of help. You do realize that the model also looks almost exactly like the pictures you posted, right? It's also probably the best thing you're going to get unless you can find someone to make one, or make one yourself.

[ZephyrFive]

Well, I can name a few good differences myself, namely, the rail sights and the canister. I know you're trying to help, but it's not good enough. The other guns on it look great, though.

[pintocat]

it's not good enough.

 

Sounds like it's time you learn to do 3d modeling/mesh making, then. Necessity is the mother of innovation and every modder you see started modding because nobody else was going to produce what they wanted.

[mmorine001]

sorry if being a necro... but i would love to see one that utilizes it's second firing chamber as well, that 20 gauge shell is a rather nasty surprise