3096 JOSLYN MODEL 1864 BREECH LOADING CARBINE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 400.00 USD
Estimated at 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Cal. 52 RF. S# 11643. Bbl. 22" w/ fixed front sight & single folding leaf rear sight. Breech block swings left for loading. Island lock marked "Joslyn Firearms Co / Stonington, CONN / 1864". Brass band-fastened stock of nicely grained walnut w/ iron buttplate & trigger guard. Left side has a saddle ring bar. CONDITION: bbl. has a fading brown finish. Breech block & lock show evidence of polishing and are reacquiring spots of tarnish. Stock has a worn finish, showing dents & marks. Stock is broken through wrist & lock areas w/ plastic wood repair. Sound lock. The dark bore retains strong rifling. (01-24476/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.