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2nd MODEL JOSLYN CARBINE

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The Joslyn carbine Model 1864 called the Second Model used an innovative breechloading, single-shot, .52 caliber rimfire system invented and was patented by Massachusetts gun designer Benjamin Franklin Joslyn in 1861.  His company, the Joslyn Fire Arms Company of Stonington, Connecticut, produced two models for the U. S. government, the Model 1862 and Model 1864.  The early Model 1862 used the percussion ignition while the later Model 1864 used the rimfire system.  Designed for field use with Federal horse soldiers, the Joslyn was simple to use and employed a rimfire cartridge very much like the Spencer’s .56-.56 cartridge or its own special .54 Joslyn cartridge. Joslyn’s unique loading arrangement consisted of pulling out the breechblock knob, pivoting the breechblock up and to the left and then inserting the round.  However, Joslyn’s single-shot design was as not as popular as the Spencer’s repeating multi-shot rimfire capability, so Joslyn carbines were all but retired from service at the end of the war.

The carbine specimen presented here is an original example of that engineering design referred to as the Joslyn Model 1864 carbine – or Type 2.  The US government contracted for a total of over 16,500 Joslyn carbines during the war.  This weapon has an attractive appearance and bears serial number “4408” on top of the breechblock and barrel tang.  Barrel is also marked with the commonly seen inspector initials of “F.D.L.” on the left side of the barrel.  Lockplate was casehardened and exhibits a smooth, dark plum colored patina overall that compliments the other gunmetal surfaces.   The M1864 Joslyn carbine has a 22” long barrel fitted to a one-piece walnut stock / foregrip.  Weapon has an overall length of 38½”.   Barrel retains some of its original bluing - now a dark plum color, but still evident.

The casehardened lockplate and mountings have a dark patina with no traces of color left.  Lockplate in front of the hammer is stamped with “JOSLYN FIRE ARMS Co / STONINGTON CONN” while the rear of the breechblock exhibits the clear patent stamping of “B.F. JOSLYN’S PATENT / OCTOBER  8^TH 1861 / JUNE 24^th 1862”.  Stamping is a bit thin in one spot, most else is sharp.   Two-leaf rear sight has a “V” notch and sits at the rear of the barrel – with the top leaf missing, while at the front is a pinched sight.  This short rifle features a steel barrel band with no screw.  During the period of transition from the M1862 to the M1864, some Joslyn carbines were assembled using modified M1862 parts, including breechblocks modified from percussion to accept the updated firing pin system.

The bore is somewhat dull with strong rifling and an undamaged crown.  Scattered areas of light but typical oxidation are present throughout. Mechanics are very strong and tight with little play in the breechblock mechanism operation and an authoritative locking of the hammer in both cocking positions.  Stock is in excellent original condition with some alterations and displays normal dings and scratches from storage and handling, along with the initials “G. O.”  The stock has been altered at some point, with wood removed from the wrist and sling bar areas for a thinner purchase and sharper cheek rise.  The removal of wood likely also removed the dual inspector cartouches often found opposite the lock plate in this range of serial numbers.  Steel sling bar and sling ring are tightly attached to the left side of the stock, with cuts to the ring (but the ring is still structurally sound). All screws appear to be original and in good condition.  Remaining metal surfaces of the carbine are dark plum and exhibit tiny pinprick surface rusting scattered about.  The brass butt plate is in good condition with a mellow hue and minimal cosmetic scratching.

This is a nice but honest representation of the wartime Joslyn Carbine and would make a wonderful addition to any collection of Civil War arms and memorabilia.  [cm][ph:L]

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