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Lot #3144

Lot 3143: U.S. Springfield Joslyn Breech Loading Rifle with Bayonet

U.S. Springfield Joslyn Breech Loading Rifle with Bayonet and Scabbard

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Lot 3143: U.S. Springfield Joslyn Breech Loading Rifle with Bayonet

U.S. Springfield Joslyn Breech Loading Rifle with Bayonet and Scabbard

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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U.S. Springfield Joslyn Breech Loading Rifle with Bayonet and Scabbard

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: Joslyn
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50 rimfire
Barrel: 35 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3101
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 82
Class: Antique
Description:

The Joslyn rifle was the first breech loading metallic cartridge rifle manufactured at a U.S. national armory. 3,007 were assembled in January to June of 1865 utilizing breech units supplied by the Joslyn Firearms Company. More than half were exported to France in 1870 and used in the Franco-Prussian War. It has standard markings and features. It is marked "1864" on the lock, "M/480" on the breech, and "480M" on the tang. A socket bayonet with scabbard and frog is included. The latter has two maker stamps.

Rating Definition:

Good with a mix of bright iron and mottled gray and brown patina on the barrel, dark bluish case colors and patina on the breechblock, and dark brown patina on the balance. The bayonet is very good and the scabbard and frog are fine with mild storage wear including flaking on the frog. The heavily worn wood is also good and has numerous scrapes and small dents throughout, a repaired crack between the lock and front of the trigger guard, and some minor chips and slivers absent. Mechanically excellent.



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