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LOT 3137
Very Scarce Joslyn Model 1855 “Monkey Tail”
Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 54 cal., 22 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. Only 1,500 of these carbines are estimated
to have been manufactured by A. H. Waters of Millbury, Massachusetts in 1855 and 1856. These
Joslyn carbines are known to have been issued to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th Ohio Cavalry regiments in
limited numbers. It has the standard markings and features. Initials “DE” carved into the top rear of the stock. “GDM”
(George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes wood tampion.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% original blue finish on the barrel, attractive aged patina on the brass, and 50% plus original case
colors on the breech and lock mixed with mottled brown patina. Stock is also fine with attractive raised grain, some scattered light dents and
SERIAL NUMBER 11
standard markings and features, including matching serial numbers. Includes wood tampion.
CONDITION: Very good, with the lock and barrel turned to a smooth brown patina, some light pitting on the hammer, and a pleasing patina on the brass fittings. Stock is good with numerous scattered dents and handling marks, and a crack and a chip above the lock. Mechanically functions fine, with exception of a seized/partial firing pin.
LOT 3138
Extremely
Early Production Civil War U.S. Joslyn Model 1862 Carbine Serial
Number 11 - Serial no. 11, 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 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. It has the
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3139
Fine Civil War U.S. Joslyn Model 1864 Civil War
Carbine - Serial no. 11083, 52 RF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. This is one of 8,000 Model 1864 Joslyn breech loading carbines
Scarce Civil War Era Joslyn Carbines
scratches, a chip out of the toe, and a small chip ahead of the left buttplate tang. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
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purchased by the Ordnance Department from the Joslyn Fire Arms Company of
Stonington, Connecticut. The Joslyn was one of the more widely used carbines during the Civil War and
was an effective and popular firearm with Federal cavalry units. Union cavalry units that used the Joslyn included
the 4th and 8th Indiana, 19th New York, 13th Tennessee, 9th Pennsylvania, 3rd West Virginia, 2nd Wisconsin and 1st
Nebraska. Deliveries of the carbine were made throughout the course of the war. The carbine has a blue barrel and casehardened
iron mountings and a one piece straight grip stock with saddle ring and bar on the left side. The carbine is equipped with a pinched blade
front sight and a three folding leaf rear sight. It has the correct hooded firing pin that distinguish the Model 1864 Carbine from the brass mounted
Model 1862 carbine. The lock plate is marked “JOSLYN FIRE ARMS Co./STONINGTON CONN” ahead of the hammer, a marking more commonly found on the Model 1862. The rear of the breechblock is marked “B.F. JOSLYN PATENT/OCTOBER 8TH 1861/JUNE 24TH 1862”. The left side of the barrel has “GWS” inspector initials. The matching serial number is located on the top of the breechblock and upper tang. The stock has two boxed script “FDL” cartouches on the left flat. Inspector initials “FDL” are repeated ahead of the buttplate tang.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 85% original blue finish on the barrel with some light patches of pitting, and 50% plus attractive original case colors on the lock and breech area with some mild pitting on the hammer, sling bar, and ejector. Stock is also fine with some scattered light dents and scratches, a crack ahead of the buttplate tang, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500