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LOT 1235
Historic and Desirable Civil War “Union Forever”
Etched Presentation Saber and Scabbard Inscribed
to Lt. W. E. Wilkins of the 24th Cavalry from His
Friends - This Civil War saber’s blade is approximately
34 inches and is decorated with fine patriotic, martial, and
foliate etching, including “Union for
ever” on the left side along with
“IRON PROOF” on the spine and
the W. Clauberg maker’s mark on the
left ricasso. The gilt brass hilt has scroll
and foliate patterns. The scabbard has a
nickeled body and gilt brass hardware and is
inscribed “Lt. W. E. Wilkins/24 Cavalry/from his friends.” between the suspension bands.
The roster of the 24th New York Cavalry lists: Wilkins, William E. - Age, 30 years. Enlisted, December 25, 1863, at Montour; mustered in as private, Co. D, December
28,1863, to serve three years; mustered in as second lieutenant, Co. K, February 24, 1864; assistant surgeon, March 4, 1864; discharged, October 27, 1864.
Commissioned second lieutenant, February 19, 1864, with rank from February 15, 1864; original; assistant surgeon, March 3, 1864, with rank from March 3, 1864,
original.” Other records indicate he was a physician before the war.
CONDITION: Fine with minor staining on the otherwise bright polished blade, distinct etching, minor nicks at the edges, some gold remaining in the protected areas and otherwise mostly aged
patina on the brass hilt and mounts, some silver retained in the protected areas of the scabbard, frosted nickel on the balance, and minor overall wear including some dents.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1234
Scarce and Exceptional
Civil War Joslyn First Model 1862
Breechloading Carbine - Serial no. 1020, 52 RF cal., 22 inch round
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 3,500
Joslyn Model 1862 carbines were made, 2,200 of which the U.S.
Government purchased. The lock plate is marked “JOSLYN FIRE ARMS Co/STONINGTON/CONN.”,
and the breechblock is marked with the 1861/1862 patent dates above the serial number. Hook type
breechblock latch, pinched blade front and three leaf 500 yard rear sight. “F” inspector mark on the left of the rear
sight and front of the trigger guard. Left side of the breech and ahead of the buttplate marked with inspector initials “E.F.” Two boxed script
“EF” cartouches marked on the left flat above the saddle bar with ring.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 80% original blue finish on the barrel with some light muzzle wear, scratches, and some scattered small dings ahead of the rear sight. 40% case colors on
the lock with scattered light pitting on the edges. Casehardened breech block and hammer turned to a mottled brown. Brass retains an attractive original smooth patina. Stock is also fine with
some scattered chips and scratches and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. These Model 1862 Joslyn carbines saw extensive use in the Civil War and are
seldom encountered in this fine condition!
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1233
Scarce and Exceptional Civil War U.S. Contract First Type Lindner Breech
Loading Percussion Carbine - NSN, 58 cal., 20 inch round bbl., bright finish,
walnut stock. The Lindner carbine design was a clever solution to the gas leak that plagued many early breech
loading firearms. This is one of the reported 892 First Type carbines manufactured based on Edward Lindner’s patent for
the U.S. Government during the Civil War. They were likely manufactured at Amoskeag Manufacturing Co. Of the 892 First Type
carbines manufactured, 391 were delivered to the Michigan Cavalry around November 1861, and 501 were delivered to the 8th West Virginia
Mounted Infantry in late 1863. This example has the correct First Type breechblock patent marking: “EDWARD LINDNER’S/PATENT,/MARCH 29,
1859.” and the lock plate is correctly unmarked. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side of the stock. It has a blade front sight and a two leaf
rear sight behind the breech. Marked on the left flat with inspector initials “G.K.J” (G.K. Jacobs), ahead of the buttplate tang with a faint
circled script inspector cartouche “AMB” (Armistead M. Ball), and “MB” is carved twice in the left side of the butt and once on the right.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining most of the original “National Armory Bright” finish with
some light scratches and handling marks. Stock is fine with some dents and
scratches, some cracks ahead of the lock, and some small tack sized holes on the
right rear of the stock where a plaque may have been. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000