I had posted a WTB on another forum last year, surprisingly I got an offer a few months later. Apparently unfired in the box, shipped was a few dollars under the list price at EMF. The LeMat has been temporarily out of stock for the last umpteen years.
I fired it this morning. Results: Load off gun.
25 grains of 3F is about max with a lubed wad. Use 451 round balls. The gun is big,unwieldy and will take some getting use to cocking with one hand. That spur on the trigger guard is useful for adding back up to the thumb.
Accuracy was mediocre but I’m blaming old eyes and an unfamiliarity with the gun. It will get better.
Didn’t try the shot tube. Need to get the proper cushion and over powder wads. I’m thinking wax slugs might be fun.
BTW: The original purchase was through Cabelas as the box indicated.
Afterthought. The gun is a Gorgeous piece of antiquity. This one is the Cavalry model.