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LOT 1204
Exceptional and Scarce Joslyn Model 1855 “Monkey Tail” Breech Loading Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 54 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Only 1,500 of these Joslyn “Monkey Tail” carbines are estimated to have been manufactured
by Asa H. Waters of Millbury, Massachusetts between 1855-1856, and were the last firearms manufactured by Asa H.
Waters. The Waters family had been involved in U.S. martial arms contracts since at least the 1808 contract muskets. These Joslyn
carbines are known to have been issued to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th Ohio Cavalry regiments in limited numbers. Features a large
pinched blade front sight, ladder rear sight, and a left mounted saddle bar and ring. “A.H. WATERS & Co/MILBURY MASS” marked on the lock, “PATd BY/B.F.JOSLYN./AUG.23.1855” marked on top of the breech block in reference to inventor Benjamin F. Joslyn. “G1” marked on the right of the brass barrel band.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 75% original brown finish on the barrel, 60% plus original case colors strongest on the breech block with a smooth gray appearance on the lock and hammer, with some scattered light freckling, some light corrosion on the breech ring latch, bright golden patina on the brass, and sharp markings on the lock and breech block. Stock is very fine with attractive original raised grains, numerous scattered light scratches and dents, a few small chips, and distinct edges overall. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional example of a very scarce Joslyn “Monkey Tail” carbine that would make an excellent addition to any U.S. martial arms collection!
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Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 1205
Civil War Burnside Rifle Co. 5th Model Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 15775, 54 percussion
cal., 21 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Major General Ambrose E. Burnside’s ingenious breech loading carbine
design was manufactured by the Bristol Firearms Co. and the Burnside Rifle Co. from 1857 to 1865. They were nearly all purchased by the U.S. government.
The Burnside carbines were the third most widely used Union carbines during the war after only the Spencers and Sharps. Burnside served from the Mexican-American War through the Civil War and part of Reconstruction and was elected to be the first president of the National Rifle Association in 1871. Unfortunately for
him, he was forced to sell his shares before the war and before the carbine design became profitable due to the cancellation of a large contract in the antebellum era that was apparently due to bribery and cronyism within the War Department. This carbine is the “Model of 1864” or 5th Model variation widely used during the Civil War. This example has the standard 5th Model markings and features and is in exceptional condition for a weapon used during the war.
CONDITION: Very fine with 80% original vibrant case colors, 95% plus original niter blue on the breechblock and upper tang, 25% original niter blue on the remaining parts, and 40% of the fading original blue finish blended with smooth brown patina along the barrel. There are some minor patches of spotting and various small dings and scratches. The wood is also very fine and has strong oil finish, legible “RKW” cartouche, mild bruising and scrapes, and some slight chips and cracks at the edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1206
Fine Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine/Union Rifle - Serial no. 3312, 52 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Gwyn & Campbell manufactured around 8,200 of the Type I and Type II carbines in 1863 and 1864, and the carbines were primarily issued to a variety of Midwestern units during the Civil War. “UNION/ RIFLE” marked on right of frame, lock marked “GWYN &
CAMPBELL” in an arch over “PATENT/1862/HAMILTON. O”, boxed script “WHR” cartouche stamped on the left wrist, and small “WHR”
inspection initials on top ahead of the buttplate tang. Mixed serial numbers on the
components. With an O.B. North & Co. saddle ring hook.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% original blue finish on the barrel, 50% plus original
case colors, 30% original niter blue finish, with light to mild freckling on the balance. Stock is excellent with some light scratches, dents, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 4,000