3260

JOSYLN MODEL 1862 BREECHLOADING CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
JOSYLN MODEL 1862 BREECHLOADING CARBINE.
Cal. 52 RF. S# 2431. Bbl. 22" rnd. w/ blade front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Single shot action, breech block pivots to the left for loading. Island mounted lock marked "JOSLYN FIRE ARMS Co / STONINGTON / CONN". Band fastened walnut stock w/ brass carbine buttplate having iron saddle ring & bar. Left ear has clear "WR" cartouche. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 90% blue. Action, lock & iron fittings have faded to mottled patina showing spots of corrosion. Brass buttplate & trigger guard have a mottled dark tarnish, trigger guard bow is dented. Stock has worn finish w/ numerous scratches, dents, marks & spots of dark staining. Sm. chips are found around lock plate & toe of buttplate. Bore retains strong rifling w/ light pitting in grooves. (01-19110/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.