General JEB Stuart's LeMat Pistol By John Paul Strain New Studio Canvas Giclée

Description: General JEB Stuart's LeMat Pistol * By John Paul Strain * Signed Studio Canvas GicléeCondition: New Edition size: 250Image size: 14 3/4" (h) x 22" (w)Includes a Certificate of AuthenticityShips flat and free via FedEx Handling time is usually within 1 - 2 wksFrom the Artist:"The LeMat revolver was invented in New Orleans by Jean Alexandre LeMat in 1856. Known as the “Grapeshot Revolver” because it sported a 20 gauge smooth bore barrel below the 40 caliber pistol barrel. The revolver’s cylinder contains nine bullets, compared to Colt and Remington’s six shooters. The unique design gave the owner an enormous amount of fire power in a hand held weapon. Less than a hundred pistols were manufactured in Philadelphia in 1859. When war broke out, the Confederacy ordered 5000 pieces and manufacturing shifted to Liege, Belgium and Paris, France. After they were manufactured, these European-made pistols were shipped to Birmingham, England where they were inspected and proof-marked. The pistols were then shipped to Bermuda, and off loaded onto small fast paddle wheel steamboats to New Orleans, avoiding the Union blockade. Consequently only approximately 1500 made it to the Confederacy. LeMat revolvers were highly coveted by the Confederate hierarchy. A number of prominent generals carried the weapon, including JEB Stuart, Stonewall Jackson, Braxton Bragg, Richard H. Anderson, and P. G. T. Beauregard. General JEB Stuart carried a LeMat with serial number #115, which was one of the first models. Today the revolver is on display at the museum of the Confederacy." About John Paul Strain: Mr. Strain and his paintings have been featured on the television shows of C-Span's Washington Journal, The History Channel, and Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Throughout his career he has won many awards for his art. Reproductions of his work have won numerous 1st place awards and "Best of Show" honors, such as the PICA Awards, The Printing Industry of the Carolina's, and at the PIAG Awards in Georgia. Strain is also a featured artist for internationally known collector art companies the Bradford Exchange and the Franklin Mint for which he has created a Civil War Chess Set, several limited edition plate series, sculptures, and many other collectible items featuring his paintings. John Paul completed a number of commissioned works for the United States Army, which are on permanent display at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Fort McNair, Washington D.C., and the battlefield visitor's center at Normandy, France. Today, his original paintings can be found in many noted museums such as the Museum of Fredericksburg, and at Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello. In 2010 Mr. Strain won the Henry Timrod Southern Culture Award presented by the Military Order of the Stars and Bars - Descendants of Officers of the Confederacy. In 2017 Mr. Strain was unanimously chosen by the Board of Directors of the General N.B. Forrest Historical Society for the “Forrest Distinguished Artist of the Year Award” Notably his work has been collected by many US Senators, US Congressmen, State Governors, music and Hollywood celebrities. His work can be found at the United States Pentagon, and assorted United States Navy Military War Ships currently in service. Over 90,000 pieces of John Paul Strain's Limited Edition Art and original paintings have been sold and enjoyed worldwide! Options: 200 S/N Paper Giclées - $275 15 Artist's Proof Paper Giclées - $375Image size: 14 3/4" x 22" 250 S/N Studio Canvas Giclées - $275 here15 Artist's Proof Studio Canvas Giclées - $375Image size 14 3/4" x 22"

Price: 275 USD

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

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