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LOT 101
Fine Civil War U.S. Joslyn First
Type Model 1862 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no.
545, 52 RF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. A total of around 16,500 Joslyn carbines were
manufactured during the Civil War under contract with the U.S.
government in two models. The U.S. Government purchased 2,200 of the Model 1862 carbines between 1862-1863. The Model 1862 is easily identified by its use of a friction catch for the breech
rather than the pull out latch on the Model 1864. This example has the standard markings and features, including a pinched blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight, left mounted iron saddle bar and ring, brass barrel band, trigger guard and buttplate. Joslyn patent markings above
the serial number “545” marked on top of the breech block, “JOSLYN FIRE ARMS Co/STONINGTON/CONN.” marked on the lock, “E.F” inspection initials marked at the left of the breech and on top of the stock ahead of the buttplate tang, and two boxed script “EF” inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% original blue finish on the barrel mixed with mottled brown patina and freckling. 30% original case colors remain, strongest on the breech block, upper tang and in protected areas with smooth brown patina on the balance and some scattered moderate freckling. Stock is also fine with attractive original raised grain and rich oil finish, scattered light scratches and
dents, some moderate chips, defined edges and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Ron Bucholtz Collection.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 102
Exceptional Civil War U.S. Joslyn Model 1864 Saddle
Ring Carbine - Serial no. 13453, 52 RF cal., 22 inch round
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 8,000 Model
1864 Joslyn breech loading carbines were purchased by the Ordnance Department. The
Joslyn was one of the more widely used carbines during the Civil War. The carbine is equipped with
pinched blade front and three folding leaf rear sights. It has the correct hooded firing pin that distinguishes the
Model 1864 Carbine from the brass mounted Model 1862 carbine. “F.D.L” inspection initials marked on the left of the barrel
and on top of the stock ahead of the buttplate tang. Matching serial number “13453” on the breechblock and upper tang. Two crisp boxed script “FDL”
inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat above the saddle ring bar. “US” marked buttplate tang.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% original blue finish on the barrel with areas thinning to a smooth brown patina and a few patches of light pitting. 60% original case colors remain on
the lock and breech area with scattered gray/brown patina on the balance. Sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine with attractive original raised grains and rich oil finish, some scattered light to moderate dents, a mild scuff on the fight of the forend below the barrel line, defined edges and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David Aroh Collection; The Ron Bucholtz Collection.
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Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000