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JOSLYN MODEL 1862 CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
JOSLYN MODEL 1862 CARBINE.

Cal. 52 RF. S# 1696. Bbl. 22" carbine style w/ blade front sight & folding leaf rear sight. Breech block swings to left for loading. Island mounted lock w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Single band mounted walnut stock w/ brass fittings. Right side of stock has hand scratched initials "MA". Left side has initial "H". Around 16,500 mfg. 1862-1865. CONDITION: metal has faded to mottled brown patina showing spots of corrosion & numerous sm. dents. Stock has age darkened worn appearance w/ numerous dents & scratches, having sm. chips around lock & saddle ring bar. Brass parts show numerous dents w/ evidence of past cleaning. Functioning lock. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered pitting. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. (01-20790/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.