Model 1864 Joslyn Carbine
Item #: AA3919
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This is a Model 1864 carbine manufactured by the Joslyn Fire Arms Company of Stonington, Connecticut during the Civil War. There were a little over 11,000 of the Model 62 and 64's purchased by the US Ordnance department from 1862 through early 1865. These carbines fired the same 56.52 brass cartridge as the Spencer carbines. The trooper loaded the weapon by raising the breechblock up and to the left, then inserting the brass cartridge into the breech. These carbines were known to have been issued to the 4th and 8th Indiana Cavalry, 19th New York Cavalry, 13th Tennessee Cavalry, 1st Nebraska Cavalry and the 2nd Wisconsin. The 22" round barrel retains much of the original bluing, with the remainder having achieved an attractive plum colored patina. The bore is in very good condition, is still bright, showing good rifling and no traces of pitting. This little war horse could still be a shooter! The pinched front sight is still on the barrel, along with the two leaf folding rear sight. The breechblock is stamped B.F. JOSLYN'S PATENT/OCTOBER 8th 1861 JUNE 24th 1862. Below the breech stamp on the barrel tang is the serial #15411. The same serial number is stamped into the top of the breechblock. The lock plate and sling bar with ring both have the same dark aged patina. The lock is marked "JOSLYN FIREARMS Co/ STONINGTON CONN/1864". The mechanics of the lock are crisp and strong. The single barrel band, trigger guard and butt plate are iron. The butt plate is stamped with the US mark. All three pieces have a dark, aged patina matching the rest of the gun. The walnut stock has an eye pleasing dark, uncleaned appearance. There are small chips along the barrel channel, but the aged appearance makes them hard to notice. The usual small bumps and dings are present, but there is no wood loss or cracks to be found. There is a faint outline of an inspector's cartouche on the left side of the stock just to the right of the flat. This is a very nice example of a Union Cavalry carbine used during the Civil War.
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