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Fine Antique Arms and Militaria from around the world

Thursday 12 December 2024 e Friday 13 December 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A martially marked Joslyn Model 1862 Carbine, 1864

Estimate

€ 400 - 700

Sold

€ 1.125

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

USA
length 98,5 cm.
Round, rifled, 22", 52 rimfire cal. barrel, foresight, provided with adjustable rear sight marked "E" with three heights, single sight leaf. Clean bore, visible rifling, light pitting and signs of use. Folding bolt, on the back with patent marks of 1861-1862, featuring serial number "10xxx". Forward spring lock marked and dated "JOSLYN FIRE ARMS C.o STONINGTON CONN. 1864". Working mechanism. Walnut, half stock with two military inspection stamps on the left side next to the counterplate, this one made of iron with sling swivel. Iron mounts, butt plate marked "US". Some pitting, remain of browning (old?) on the barrel.