Lot 4123: Two U.S. Civil War Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbines
Auction Date: June 24, 2022
Two U.S. Civil War Breech Loading Saddle Ring Carbines
A) Joslyn Model 1862 Rimfire Carbine
OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Manufactured c. 1862-1864.
B) Merrill First Model Percussion Carbine
OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
Manufactured in the first few years of the Civil War. Lock numbered "5265", breech lever numbered "6265" (possible factory error).
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