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Fine U.S. Civil War Joslyn Firearms Company Model 1864 Breech Loading Carbine

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Fine U.S. Civil War Joslyn Firearms Company Model 1864 Breech Loading Carbine
Blade front and 3-leaf rear sights, with "FDL" on the left side of the breech and the three line patent markings on the rear of the swiveling breechblock. Lock plate is marked "JOSLYN FIRE ARMS CO. / STONINGTON CONN / 1864" ahead of the hammer. Smooth straight grip stock with "FDL" cartouches on the left side over the saddle ring bar and a "US" marked buttplate. One of 8000 purchased by the Ordnance Department, the Joslyn was an effective and popular carbine that was widely issued to Federal Cavalry throughout the Civil War.
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 52 RF
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 11552
Condition: Fine, with 50% of the original blue finish, mostly showing a crisp brown patina overall with mild spotting and handling marks. Traces of original case color are visible on the lock, with a bright spot ahead of the hammer and a brown patina on the remainder. Stock is very fine, with crisp cartouches, some mild chips and dents. Mechanically excellent.