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Lot 3099: Civil War Era Joslyn Army Model Percussion Revolver

Scarce Civil War Era Joslyn Army Model Percussion Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Lot 3099: Civil War Era Joslyn Army Model Percussion Revolver

Scarce Civil War Era Joslyn Army Model Percussion Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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Scarce Civil War Era Joslyn Army Model Percussion Revolver

Manufacturer: Joslyn Firearms Company
Model: Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1110
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 87
Class: Antique
Description:

Only about 3,000 Army Model revolvers were manufactured in 1861 and 1862 by the Joslyn Firearms Company in Stonington, Connecticut. The Joslyn is one of the scarcest of all the revolvers used by the Union Army and Navy. 1,100 Joslyns were purchased on the open market and primarily issued to Ohio units including the 5th and 6th Ohio Cavalry. Dovetailed blade front sight, a sighting groove in the top strap. "B.F. JOSLYN/PATD, MAY 4TH 1858." on top of the barrel at the breech. The full serial number is marked on the butt, bottom of the barrel, and stamped inside each grip panel. The period replaced loading lever is numbered "1362".

Rating Definition:

Very good, showing a smooth grey patina overall with some scattered small patches of light surface pitting. The grips are fine with some minor dings in the butts, some scattered minor handling marks, and mostly well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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