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| + | {{For|the [[Red Dead Redemption 2]] variant|LeMat Revolver (RDR 2)}} |
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| + | |image = File:LeMat revolver Stats.png |
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| + | |imagewidth = 300 |
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| + | |type = [[Revolvers|Revolver]] |
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| + | |games = ''[[Red Dead Redemption]]'' |
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| + | |power = Moderate |
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| + | |range = Moderate |
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| + | |rof = High |
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| + | |ammocap = 9 |
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| + | |ammomax = 91 |
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| + | |ammotype = [[Revolver Ammo]] |
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| + | |rldspd = Low}} |
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| + | {{Quotebox|Re-tooled classic cavalry weapon. Chambers more bullets than most revolvers. Fires faster thanks to precision retrofitting.|Gunsmith description.}} |
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| + | The '''LeMat Revolver''' is a [[Revolvers|revolver]] featured in ''[[Red Dead Redemption]]''. It is one of the five [[Rare Weapons]] of the game. The player will need to acquire this weapon to achieve 100% completion. |
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| − | Fact: The real LeMat revolver was a .42 or .36 caliber cap & ball black powder revolver invented by Dr. Jean Alexandre LeMat of New Orleans, which featured a rather unusual secondary 16 gauge smoothbore barrel capable of firing buckshot, and saw service with the armed forces of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War of 1861–1865. |
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| + | == Description == |
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| − | Also, in the game it is reloaded like the Schofield, which is inaccurate, due to the fact that cap & ball black powder pistols required a long time to reload since you needed a measured amount of black powder (similar to gunpowder), a ball (musket style bullet), a firing cap, and grease, aswell as a press to compact it all together. The press is found under the barrel on most cap and ball revolvers. A simple enough process to do, but labour intensive, and definately not functional for large scale shootouts (ie: hideouts). |
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| ⚫ | It is a single-action revolver with a high capacity nine shot cylinder. This [[Weapons|weapon's]] high capacity allows for more shots between reloads and allows the player to gain the upper hand, especially in short, intense firefights. In singleplayer, this weapon is capable of killing an enemy with one shot to the chest or head, and is capable of taking down some predatory animals with one shot as well, such as [[wolves]], if aimed properly at the head. |
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| + | ==Acquisition== |
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| − | [http://hunting.about.com/od/blackpowder/l/aa_loadcbrev_a.htm How to load a cap & ball revolver.] |
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| − | == |
+ | ===Single Player=== |
| + | *The player can purchase the LeMat revolver from the Gunsmith in [[Escalera]] for $1250 ($625 with high [[Honor]] and $313 with the Savy Merchant outfit + High Honor) after completing the [[Missions in Redemption#Abraham Reyes|mission]] "[[An Appointed Time]]". |
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| − | HD Video Showing Where You Can Find This Gun (Multiplayer) |
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| + | *As a second option, the player can also enter a cheat for this weapon if they want (See [[Cheats in Redemption]] page). |
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| + | ===Multiplayer=== |
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| − | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5cX4RBpzUE |
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| + | *In [[Redemption Multiplayer|multiplayer]], the LeMat Revolver is unlocked into the player's regular inventory upon reaching rank 46. |
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| + | **The "LeMat Meurtre" [[Multiplayer Challenges/Weapon Challenges|weapon challenges]] are unlocked at the same level. Completion of these challenges turns the weapon [[Golden Guns|golden]] for the player. |
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| + | *It can also be obtained by killing another player who has the weapon equipped. |
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| + | *In [[Free Roam]], the revolver can be found in [[Fort Mercer]]. In free-for-all modes the LeMat Revolver can be found in a crate or alternatively can be obtained by taking it from another online player. |
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| + | ===''Undead Nightmare''=== |
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| + | *In ''[[Undead Nightmare]]'', it can be obtained, along with the [[Evans Repeater]], by completing Rank 5 of the [[Undead Hunter Challenges]]. |
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| + | *As a second option, the player can also use a cheat code for this weapon if they want. |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | *{{Real world weapons|LeMat Revolver}} |
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| + | * The real life LeMat was a cap and ball percussion revolver, but in the game it is depicted as a break-top revolver using traditional cartridge ammunition. While cartridge conversions of the LeMat were made, they did not see production until long after the game is set. |
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| + | *In reality, the original LeMat featured a 16-gauge smoothbore barrel beneath the main barrel that could fire a single charge of birdshot or buckshot. While this second barrel is modeled visually on the weapon in ''Red Dead Redemption'', it is unusable. |
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| + | *Right after reloading, the hammer is left in the uncocked position until the first shot is fired. After this, the hammer becomes cocked and will be cocked back for the remainder of the rounds in the cylinder or until the next reload. This odd occurrence affects all firearms with a visible hammer in single and multiplayer. |
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| + | * This is the only revolver in the game that can hold nine rounds, instead of the typical six. This is accurate to the real weapon, which is one of the few revolvers with a nine-round capacity. |
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| + | * Despite firing metallic cartridges, the cylinder still presents percussion nipples like the original cap and ball model. The same mistake is seen in the [[LeMat Revolver (RDR 2)|subsequent game's version]]. |
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| + | * The LeMat Revolver is John's weapon of choice in ''[[Red Dead Redemption: The Man from Blackwater|The man from Blackwater]]''. |
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| + | ==Glitches== |
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| − | Single Player |
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| + | *After the mission "[[An Appointed Time]]", if the player gets into a shootout with the Mexican army, the [[Gunsmith]] in [[Escalera]] will run away and never return, leaving the LeMat unable to be purchased. It is possible to undo this glitch by camping in the wilderness for about five days. The gunsmiths and store merchants should respawn then.{{fact}} |
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| − | In Single Player the LeMat Revolver can be purchased from the Gunsmith in Escalera for $650. |
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| − | ==Achievements== |
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| − | The {{PAGENAME}} can be used to unlock the following [[Achievements/Trophies]]. |
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| − | *'''[[In a Hail of Bullets]]''': Kill 500 enemies with any pistol or revolver in any game mode. |
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| − | *'''[[Bullseye]]''': Get 250 headshots in any game mode. |
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| − | *'''[[The Gunslinger]]''': Get a headshot while in Expert Mode in Single Player. |
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| − | *'''[[Exquisite Taste]]''': Purchase a rare weapon from a gunsmith |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | <gallery widths="200" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center"> |
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| + | Picture4z.png|Marston aiming his ''LeMat revolver''. |
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| + | Rdr marston stalks.jpg |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==Navigation== |
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Revision as of 15:55, 10 August 2020
- For the Red Dead Redemption 2 variant, see LeMat Revolver (RDR 2).
“Re-tooled classic cavalry weapon. Chambers more bullets than most revolvers. Fires faster thanks to precision retrofitting.”
–Gunsmith description.
The LeMat Revolver is a revolver featured in Red Dead Redemption. It is one of the five Rare Weapons of the game. The player will need to acquire this weapon to achieve 100% completion.
Description
It is a single-action revolver with a high capacity nine shot cylinder. This weapon's high capacity allows for more shots between reloads and allows the player to gain the upper hand, especially in short, intense firefights. In singleplayer, this weapon is capable of killing an enemy with one shot to the chest or head, and is capable of taking down some predatory animals with one shot as well, such as wolves, if aimed properly at the head.
Acquisition
Single Player
- The player can purchase the LeMat revolver from the Gunsmith in Escalera for $1250 ($625 with high Honor and $313 with the Savy Merchant outfit + High Honor) after completing the mission "An Appointed Time".
- As a second option, the player can also enter a cheat for this weapon if they want (See Cheats in Redemption page).
Multiplayer
- In multiplayer, the LeMat Revolver is unlocked into the player's regular inventory upon reaching rank 46.
- The "LeMat Meurtre" weapon challenges are unlocked at the same level. Completion of these challenges turns the weapon golden for the player.
- It can also be obtained by killing another player who has the weapon equipped.
- In Free Roam, the revolver can be found in Fort Mercer. In free-for-all modes the LeMat Revolver can be found in a crate or alternatively can be obtained by taking it from another online player.
Undead Nightmare
- In Undead Nightmare, it can be obtained, along with the Evans Repeater, by completing Rank 5 of the Undead Hunter Challenges.
- As a second option, the player can also use a cheat code for this weapon if they want.
Trivia
- The LeMat Revolver is based on the real world LeMat Revolver.
- The real life LeMat was a cap and ball percussion revolver, but in the game it is depicted as a break-top revolver using traditional cartridge ammunition. While cartridge conversions of the LeMat were made, they did not see production until long after the game is set.
- In reality, the original LeMat featured a 16-gauge smoothbore barrel beneath the main barrel that could fire a single charge of birdshot or buckshot. While this second barrel is modeled visually on the weapon in Red Dead Redemption, it is unusable.
- Right after reloading, the hammer is left in the uncocked position until the first shot is fired. After this, the hammer becomes cocked and will be cocked back for the remainder of the rounds in the cylinder or until the next reload. This odd occurrence affects all firearms with a visible hammer in single and multiplayer.
- This is the only revolver in the game that can hold nine rounds, instead of the typical six. This is accurate to the real weapon, which is one of the few revolvers with a nine-round capacity.
- Despite firing metallic cartridges, the cylinder still presents percussion nipples like the original cap and ball model. The same mistake is seen in the subsequent game's version.
- The LeMat Revolver is John's weapon of choice in The man from Blackwater.
Glitches
- After the mission "An Appointed Time", if the player gets into a shootout with the Mexican army, the Gunsmith in Escalera will run away and never return, leaving the LeMat unable to be purchased. It is possible to undo this glitch by camping in the wilderness for about five days. The gunsmiths and store merchants should respawn then.[citation needed]
Gallery
John Marston wielding a LeMat revolver.
Marston aiming his LeMat revolver.
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